Artwork

'Domino'

'Domino', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951
'Domino', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Domino' 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

'Domino' is a sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1951. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman in a black dress with a flared skirt, raised arm, and hand on hip. The loose lines and spontaneous feel suggest a captured moment rather than a detailed study.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by quick, loose lines and a sense of immediacy, with the name 'Domino' signed in the corner. The style is suggestive of a rapid sketch, conveying a sense of movement and energy.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was an early adopter of prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers. 'Domino' is now held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

Artist

Marie-Louise Carven

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.