Artwork
Tourterelle
Tourterelle is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Tourterelle is a 1963 drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a formally dressed woman with short hair, wearing a dark jacket and skirt with high heels, and carrying a small purse. Her attire suggests a design for a specific occasion.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simplicity and elegance, with clean lines and minimal details, reflecting Carven's style as a designer known for working with lightweight fabrics and catering to petite women.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line, indicating her influence on making high fashion more accessible.
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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