Artwork
Villandry
Villandry 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
Villandry is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house, around 1958. The piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a knee-length pink dress with a full skirt and darker pink sash, accompanied by high heels and a short bob hairstyle. The subject embodies elegance and sophistication, reflecting the style of a bygone era.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, expressive style, the drawing features bold lines and minimal shading against a plain beige background, emphasizing the subject's attire and overall poise.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, a pioneering couturier known for designs for petite women and early adoption of prêt-à-porter, the work is now housed in 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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