Artwork
'Chat tigre'

'Chat tigre' 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
If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up cross-hatching next.
The painting 'Chat tigre' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It depicts a woman in a striped dress and a black hat, holding a pair of gloves in her hands. The woman is standing with her body facing the left side of the image, but her head is turned towards the right. She has a small purse attached to her waist.
The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting may have been created in the mid-20th century. The use of stripes in her dress is also notable, as it adds a sense of texture and visual interest to the image.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up cross-hatching next.
Overview
'Chat tigre' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945. Created around 1951, it is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a striped dress and black hat, holding gloves and wearing a small purse. Her body faces left, while her head is turned right. The image showcases Carven's design sensibilities through the subject's attire and pose.
Technique & Style
The use of stripes in the woman's dress adds texture and visual interest. The drawing's style reflects Carven's experience with fashion design, particularly her work with lightweight fabrics and attention to detail.
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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