Artwork
Hippocampe
Hippocampe 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
Hippocampe is a 1952 fashion sketch by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a flowing dress with a belted waist and puffy sleeves, standing with one hand on her hip. The title Hippocampe, meaning 'seahorse', may reference the dress's movement or shape.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines and light shading that suggests fabric folds, giving it the appearance of a rapid study rather than a refined work.
History & Provenance
The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography, created by Carven, who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was an early adopter of prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers.
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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