Artwork
Opaline
Opaline 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
Opaline is a sketch created around 1955 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman from behind, wearing a loose top and a full, patterned skirt. The title Opaline may refer to the fabric's pearly quality or be a personal reference.
Technique & Style
The sketch features loose, sketchy lines and a bold, expressive pattern on the skirt, suggesting a quickly captured fashion idea.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a ready-to-wear line.
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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