Artwork
Noria
Noria 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
Noria is a fashion sketch created around 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a simple black dress with short sleeves and a fitted waist, shown from the front and back. The design is characterized by clean lines and a subtle flare at the knee.
Technique & Style
The artist employed quick, confident lines to convey the dress's shape and movement. The notation '39' and the word 'Noria' in the corner may serve as a label or title, reflecting Carven's design process.
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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