Artwork

Pantalon marron

Pantalon marron, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963
Pantalon marron, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963

Pantalon marron 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

Pantalon marron is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, created around 1963. The work depicts a figure wearing trousers, showcasing Carven's focus on garment design.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a person in a relaxed pose, wearing a light shirt, trousers, and low-heeled shoes. The trousers are the focal point, with the artist emphasizing their clean lines and color.

Technique & Style

The artist used varying line weights and shading to create a sense of depth and dimension. The use of cross-hatching is evident in the shading, demonstrating a technique for building texture and tone with lines.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

Artist

Marie-Louise Carven

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.