Artwork
Roitelet
Roitelet 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
Roitelet is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1960. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a dark, checkered outfit with a high collar and long scarf, standing sideways with one hand in her pocket. A simple sketch of a matching jacket is shown to the right.
Technique & Style
The artist employed clean lines and bold shapes, omitting small details. The checkered pattern is rendered with quick, confident strokes, demonstrating a focus on expressive mark-making.
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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