Artwork
Naja
Naja is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Naja is a fashion illustration created around 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her innovative use of lightweight fabrics and designs tailored to petite women.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a confident woman wearing a sleek black dress with a fitted waist and flared skirt, accessorized with bold red lipstick and simple black heels, conveying a sense of poise and modernity.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by a loose yet precise style, prioritizing the overall form of the dress over fine details, and suggesting a design that is both elegant and functional.
History & Provenance
Naja is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, and was created by Carven, who founded her eponymous fashion house in 1945 and was an early adopter of prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers.
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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