Artwork
'Negra'
'Negra' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'Negra' is a 1951 fashion illustration by Marie-Louise Carven, a French couturière and founder of the eponymous fashion house.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a stylized female figure wearing a sleek black dress and hat, characterized by sharp angles and clean lines. The simplicity of the design and the confident rendering of the garment's folds and seams suggest a focus on the dress's structural elements.
Technique & Style
The artist employed quick, expressive lines to capture the dress's details, eschewing additional shading in favor of a bold, graphic presentation. The word 'Negra' is handwritten in the corner, though its significance is unclear.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded her fashion house in 1945 after training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and was known for designing for petite figures and pioneering early ready-to-wear collections.
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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