Artwork
'Valencia'
'Valencia' 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
The artwork 'Valencia' is a sketch of a woman wearing a black-and-white dress. Created in 1951, it is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a flowing dress with one bare shoulder, conveying a sense of relaxed elegance. The dress's name, 'Valencia', is signed in the corner, suggesting it may be a specific design.
Technique & Style
The sketch features loose, sketchy lines and a textured, shiny fabric effect, giving it a hand-drawn feel reminiscent of a fashion illustration. The plain background focuses attention on the dress.
Context
The dress's design is consistent with the style of Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer known for her petite women's clothing and use of lightweight fabrics.
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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