Artwork
Plumet
Plumet is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Plumet is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1962. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman from behind, wearing a simple black outfit with a high, loose updo. The image conveys a sense of modernity and sleekness, particularly through the deep back slit in her top.
Technique & Style
The artist employed quick, confident lines to capture the subject's pose and shape. The use of mostly black and beige tones creates a clean and minimal aesthetic, with shading achieved through layered 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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