Artwork
Grand gala
Grand gala is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Grand gala is a fashion sketch created around 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with petite women and innovative approaches to fashion.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a flowing dress with a high collar and bow at the neckline, her hair pulled back under a hat. A secondary sketch in the corner shows an alternative dress design, also with a high neck, suggesting exploration of different styles.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, quick style characteristic of fashion sketches, the drawing effectively captures the shape and flow of the garments with simple yet expressive lines.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1963, Grand gala is part of Carven's body of work that reflects her playful yet refined aesthetic. The piece is now held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marie-Louise Carven (31 August 1909 – 8 June 2015), born Carmen de Tommaso, was a French fashion designer who founded the house of Carven in 1945.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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