Artwork

Lunaire

Lunaire, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958
Lunaire, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Lunaire 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

Lunaire is a painting depicting a formally dressed woman, created around 1958. It is associated with the work of Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a woman wearing a long, patterned coat, hat, gloves, and high heels against a light beige background. Her attire suggests a formal occasion, with the coat's blue and green brushstrokes and accessories conveying elegance.

Technique & Style

The work's style is consistent with fashion illustrations of the period, characterized by elegant lines and a focus on detail. The use of blue and green brushstrokes in the coat's pattern adds a dynamic touch.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It is associated with Marie-Louise Carven, who founded her fashion house in 1945 and was known for designing for petite women and introducing prêt-à-porter lines.

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.