'Tapir' was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1951.

Where can I see 'Tapir'?

'Tapir' is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

'Tapir'

Marie-Louise Carven , 1951

'Tapir' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Tapir is a drawing created around 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer known for her work with petite figures and lightweight fabrics.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a flowing dress, captured mid-motion with her arms raised. The artist's signature, 'Tapir', may reference a perceived resemblance between the dress or pose and the animal.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose and expressive style, the drawing features quick lines and watercolor washes for shading, giving it the appearance of a rapid study rather than a finished work.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, and is attributed to Marie-Louise Carven, who founded the house of Carven in 1945 and was an early advocate for prêt-à-porter in Paris.