Artwork
Ivoire
Ivoire is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Ivoire is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1959. It is a sketch of a woman wearing a simple dress with a flared skirt, held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman in a sleek, short-sleeved dress with a subtle pattern near the hem, wearing high heels and holding a small item. The drawing conveys a sense of modernity and ease.
Technique & Style
The artist employed clean lines and soft shading to achieve a modern aesthetic. The sketch appears to be a quick yet careful study of the dress's movement and shape, accompanied by a flat drawing of the garment.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house in 1945, was a pioneering Parisian couturier who introduced a prêt-à-porter line. Ivoire is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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