Artwork
Mots croisés
Mots croisés 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
Mots croisés is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1963. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a dark, belted coat and matching hat. The title, meaning 'crossed words' in French, may reference the overlapping lines in the sketch.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines, suggesting a spontaneous execution. The artist's signature, 'Carven,' is also the name of a well-known fashion house, potentially linking the work to the world of fashion.
Context
Marie-Louise Carven was a French fashion designer who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was known for her designs for petite women and innovative use of lightweight fabrics.
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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