Artwork
'Lucifer'
'Lucifer' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
The image 'Lucifer' is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1949. It is a representation of a figure in a distinctive pose and attire, rendered in a simple yet bold style.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a tall, slender figure wearing a long black dress with white accents, holding a long, thin object aloft. The simplicity of the face and the overall composition leaves interpretation open.
Technique & Style
Executed in black ink on light paper, the illustration employs a clean and bold aesthetic. The lack of facial detail and the use of simple lines characterize the figure, while the background remains largely unadorned.
Context
As the founder of the Carven fashion house, established in 1945, Marie-Louise Carven was known for her designs catering to petite women and her innovative approaches to ready-to-wear clothing.
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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