Artwork
Scarabée
Scarabée is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Scarabée is a sketch by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, created circa 1958. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a long dress with a dark jacket and a skirt featuring brown and orange accents. The title 'Scarabée' may reference the dress's shape or pattern.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines and simple brushstrokes, with some areas left unfilled. It appears to be a rapid study rather than a finished piece.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was an early adopter of prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers.
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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