Artwork

Milan

Milan, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1960
Milan, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1960

Milan is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

The artwork 'Milan' is a painting created around 1960, depicting a stylish woman. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a woman in a gray coat and hat, walking with confidence. A smaller sketch of the coat's back is visible beside her. The image conveys a sense of elegance and sophistication, reflecting the fashion of the time.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of simple lines and muted colors achieves a refined aesthetic. The overall effect is one of understated style, characteristic of the era's fashion.

Context

The artwork is associated with Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer known for her designs for petite women and introduction of 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.