Artwork
Sarong
Sarong 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 image, titled 'Sarong', is a sketch by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, created around 1959. It showcases a woman wearing a black dress with a distinctive flared skirt.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a sleek black dress, accessorized with a headband and long gloves, embodying Carven's designs for petite women. The image conveys a sense of elegance and movement.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, expressive lines to capture the dress's fluidity and the model's poise. The skirt's layered, ruffled shape is achieved through Carven's characteristic use of lightweight fabrics.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded her couture house in 1945, pioneering ready-to-wear fashion and specializing in designs for petite women. 'Sarong' reflects her signature style within mid-20th-century Parisian couture.
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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