Artwork
'Nouveau Mexique'
'Nouveau Mexique' 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
Nouveau Mexique is a 1951 image created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman in a bright yellow dress, posed with one arm raised and a simple headscarf. The title Nouveau Mexique suggests a Mexican connection, but the drawing's focus is on style rather than geographic reference.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by quick, confident lines and suggested rather than detailed features, such as the subject's face. The bright color and flowing fabric evoke a modern feel for its time.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was an early couturier to introduce a prêt-à-porter line. Nouveau Mexique is held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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