Artwork
Hobereau
Hobereau is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Hobereau is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1955. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a simple, striped dress and coat. Her relaxed posture and practical outfit suggest a casual, everyday look.
Technique & Style
The artist used confident, quick strokes to capture the fabric's folds and texture. Horizontal stripes on the dress create a sense of texture without detailed rendering. The muted color palette, dominated by browns and tans, adds to the understated effect.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house in 1945, was a pioneer in introducing 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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