Artwork
Mademoiselle
Mademoiselle is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Mademoiselle is a fashion illustration created around 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with petite women and innovative use of fabrics.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a simple, knee-length dotted dress, captured in a confident stride with one hand on her hip. A secondary sketch to the right shows the dress from the front, suggesting a design or pattern study.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by its loose, rapid execution, conveying a sense of spontaneity. The use of simple lines and minimal detail emphasizes the dress's design.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, associated with Marie-Louise Carven, who founded her fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer of prêt-à-porter in Paris.
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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