Artwork
Marivaudage
Marivaudage is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Marivaudage is a 1963 fashion illustration by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a simple yet elegant black dress with a deep V-neck and short puffed sleeves, conveying a sense of playful flirting, as suggested by the title Marivaudage.
Technique & Style
The illustration showcases Carven's signature style, characterized by a focus on understated elegance and attention to detail, as seen in the subtle pattern on the dress and the woman's hairstyle.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, and is signed 'C.M.L.' by the artist, who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines.
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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