Artwork
Pétales de rose
Pétales de rose is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pétales de rose is a drawing created in 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a loose, flowing pink dress with a flared skirt. The title, meaning 'rose petals,' suggests the dress's delicate, floating shape.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by quick, sketchy lines, giving it a playful, spontaneous feel. The artist's use of line work conveys the dress's form and texture.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was known for designing for petite women and pioneering prêt-à-porter lines.
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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