Artwork
Robe à encolure carrée blanche à motif bleu
Robe à encolure carrée blanche à motif bleu is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
This drawing depicts a woman wearing a simple white dress with a square neckline, created by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1959.
Subject & Meaning
The dress features short puffy sleeves and a flared skirt adorned with bright blue and green floral patterns, exemplifying Carven's designs for petite women using lightweight fabrics.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by clean, loose lines that emphasize shapes and color blocks, with an empty background that highlights the dress.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, representing Carven's contribution to Parisian fashion, particularly her early advocacy for prêt-à-porter.
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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