Artwork
Pinson
Pinson 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
Pinson is a fashion illustration created around 1960 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with petite women and introduction of ready-to-wear lines.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a long, dark checkered coat with a high collar and large pockets over a simple skirt, conveying a sense of structured, feminine clothing.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, bold lines and shading, with a secondary sketch of the coat's back view, reflecting the stylistic conventions of its time.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, and was created by Carven, who founded her eponymous fashion 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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