Artwork
Sakkara
Sakkara 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
Sakkara is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1959. The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a long, flowing dress with a deep V-neck and pleated skirt, standing sideways and holding a small object. The image showcases Carven's design aesthetic, characterized by attention to detail and an emphasis on feminine silhouettes.
Technique & Style
The dress is rendered in a bold, graphic style, with dark lines defining its shape and sharp folds suggesting heavy fabric. A predominantly red background is framed by a thin white edge, adding to the image's visual contrast.
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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