Artwork
Soja
Soja 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
Soja is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, created circa 1959. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in profile wearing a knee-length white coat with a fur-trimmed collar and matching hat. A smaller sketch in the corner shows the coat's back, highlighting its design.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simplicity and elegance, with clean lines and minimal shading used to convey the garment's details.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing 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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