Artwork
Kalia
Kalia is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Kalia is a fashion sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer, around 1951. The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a striped, high-waisted dress with short sleeves and a flared skirt featuring simple face motifs near the hem. Her hands are on her hips, and she wears low-heeled shoes. The design reflects Carven's focus on petite women's fashion and her use of lightweight fabrics.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, expressive lines to convey the fabric's folds and movement. The hem's face motifs appear as playful, signature embellishments. The sketch's fluid style suggests a spontaneous, creative process.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers. Kalia dates to around 1951, a period when Carven's designs were gaining recognition.
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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