Artwork
Oie blanche
Oie blanche is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Oie blanche is a drawing created around 1955 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a strapless dress with a wide skirt, featuring a light background with blue and brown swirls. The title 'Oie blanche' (French for 'white goose') may refer to the dress's shape or pattern.
Technique & Style
The dress is rendered with loose brushstrokes, suggesting a style aligned with Carven's fashion-focused creative output.
Context
Carven was a pioneering couturier who introduced prêt-à-porter lines and patented the push-up bra, reflecting her innovative approach to fashion design.
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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