Artwork
La Malmaison
La Malmaison is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
La Malmaison is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer, around 1958. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a loose, high-necklined dress with a blue floral pattern. Her short hair is neatly styled, and she stands with one leg forward, conveying a sense of relaxed elegance.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by quick, loose lines, suggesting it was drawn rapidly, possibly for commercial fashion purposes. The artist's signature, 'La Malmaison', appears in the corner, potentially indicating the dress's name or brand.
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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