Artwork
Paradis I
Paradis I is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Paradis I is a painting created around 1960. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a long, strapless floral dress, wearing high heels and having short, bobbed hair. Her face is blurred, making her expression indiscernible. The woman's relaxed pose conveys elegance and sophistication.
Technique & Style
The dress is rendered in white with gold accents against a plain off-white background. The blurring of the woman's face is a notable stylistic choice, focusing attention on her attire and posture.
History & Provenance
Although associated with Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer and founder of the Carven fashion house, her role in the creation of Paradis I is unclear. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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