Artwork
Louveciennes
Louveciennes 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
Louveciennes is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1958. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman from behind, wearing a light blue coat and matching skirt, alongside a simple black dress. The focus is on the garments' shapes and lines, rather than the model's facial features or surroundings.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose and rapid style, the drawing emphasizes the silhouettes and contours of the clothing, characteristic of a fashion sketch.
Context
Marie-Louise Carven was a pioneering French fashion designer who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and introduced a prêt-à-porter line, marking her as one of the first Parisian couturiers to do so.
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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