Artwork
Perle noire
Perle noire 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
Perle noire, created in 1963, is a fashion drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house. The piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a black dress and hat, her face obscured. Her poised pose and attire convey refinement and understated sophistication, reflecting Carven's design aesthetic for petite women.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a simple yet elegant style, the drawing features clean lines and minimal shading, emphasizing the subject's silhouette and attire.
History & Provenance
Created by Marie-Louise Carven in 1963, the piece was later acquired by the Museum of Ethnography. Carven, a pioneering Parisian couturier, introduced prêt-à-porter lines early in her career, founding her house in 1945.
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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