Artwork
Théodora
Théodora is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Théodora is a painting created around 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress, posed with her right hand on her hip and her left arm extended. The subject exudes elegance and sophistication, with a hairstyle characteristic of the era.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of line and color creates a sense of movement, drawing attention to the subject's face and figure. The dress is rendered in a lightweight, flowing style, consistent with Carven's fashion aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Théodora is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its significance as a cultural artifact.
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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