Artwork
Véronèse
Véronèse 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
Véronèse is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1958. It is a drawing of a woman wearing a simple, knee-length dress with a tied bow at the waist.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman in a pale blue-green dress, with her hair pulled back neatly. The focus is on the shape and fit of the clothing, suggesting an emphasis on practical yet elegant design.
Technique & Style
The drawing features clean lines and a minimalist approach, with a small inset sketch showing the back of the dress. The fabric is rendered as smooth and slightly shiny, conveying a sense of texture and quality.
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. Véronèse is now held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
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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