Artwork
Morzine
Morzine 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
Morzine is a fashion illustration created around 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman's ensemble, including a jacket with a fur collar and a knee-length skirt, accessorized with a hat and high heels. A smaller inset drawing shows the outfit's back.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a simple, elegant style with clean lines and minimal detail, the drawing conveys understated sophistication, characteristic of high-end fashion design.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Carven founded her eponymous fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in prêt-à-porter and innovative lingerie design.
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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