Artwork

[illisible]

[illisible], by Marie-Louise Carven, 1960
[illisible], by Marie-Louise Carven, 1960

[illisible] is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

This image is a drawing of a dancer in motion, created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1960. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a dancer mid-movement, with outstretched arms and a flowing tutu, conveying a sense of balance and grace through simple, expressive lines.

Technique & Style

The loose, quick lines of the drawing capture the dancer's motion, creating a sense of dynamism. The plain background and minimal detail focus attention on the figure.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer and founder of the Carven fashion house, created the work. It is now held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

Artist

Marie-Louise Carven

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.