Artwork
Grisailles
Grisailles is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Grisailles is a drawing created around 1952 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. It is held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a long, white dress with a patterned skirt, white gloves, and heels. Her dark hair is styled in a bob, and she wears red lipstick. The pose, with one hand on her chin and the other on her hip, conveys a sense of elegance.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by clean lines and minimal shading, achieved through a technique that may involve cross-hatching. The simple yet refined style contributes to an overall effect of understated sophistication.
Context
Marie-Louise Carven was known for her designs tailored to petite figures and her use of delicate fabrics. She pioneered one of the first prêt-à-porter lines in Paris, establishing her couture house in 1945.
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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