Artwork
Onyx
Onyx is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Onyx is a fashion drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven in 1963. It is a representation of a woman in a simple yet confident pose, showcasing a black dress.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a black dress with a waist belt, her hair styled neatly and one hand on her hip. The plain background emphasizes her outfit and confident stance.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, sketchy lines to convey the folds of the dress and the model's pose. The black-and-white style lends a sleek, modern appearance to the outfit.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, created Onyx in 1963. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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