Artwork

Juan les Pins

Juan les Pins, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956
Juan les Pins, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Juan les Pins is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Juan les Pins is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1956. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a bright red, textured outfit consisting of a matching jacket and long skirt. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds a small object in her left hand.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines and simple shading, creating a textured effect. The red fabric is rendered with tiny specks, suggesting a dotted or cross-hatched pattern.

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.