Artwork
Mandarine
Mandarine 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
Mandarine is a fashion sketch created around 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a bright orange dress with a fitted waist, flared skirt, and decorative collar. A smaller, simpler dress is also sketched in the corner. The title 'Mandarine' is written in the top right corner, likely referring to the main dress design.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, typical of a fashion sketch. The level of detail is focused on the dress, with the woman's features rendered more simply.
History & Provenance
The sketch is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line.
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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