Artwork
Verlaine
Verlaine 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
Verlaine is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer, around 1958. The work is a mixed-media drawing featuring a woman in a patterned black dress.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a strapless black dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt, adorned with a pattern of small yellow and brown shapes. Her hairstyle is pulled back, and she stands with a relaxed posture.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines achieved with pencil and watercolor washes. The artist's use of light, expressive marks conveys a sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography. Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was known for innovating in fashion, including introducing prêt-à-porter lines and designing for petite women.
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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