Artwork
Robe rose
Robe rose is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Robe rose is a drawing of a woman in a pink dress, created around 1953 by an unknown artist, possibly associated with French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a poised stance, wearing a pink dress with a white floral pattern and dangling earrings, conveying a sense of elegance.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of soft colors and detailed rendering of the dress and the woman's hairstyle suggests a high level of skill, and the style is reminiscent of fashion illustrations from the 1950s.
History & Provenance
The drawing is associated with Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house, known for her work with lightweight fabrics and designs for petite women, and is now held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
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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