Artwork

'Lune rousse'

'Lune rousse', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1949
'Lune rousse', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1949

'Lune rousse' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Lune rousse is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1949. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman walking, dressed in a simple yet stylish outfit, with a coat, skirt, and gloves. She holds a small object in her hand, set against a minimalist background featuring a large, soft yellow shape resembling a crescent moon or cloud.

Technique & Style

Carven used loose, quick lines to sketch the woman, giving the drawing a light, airy feel. The empty background emphasizes the woman's movement.

Context

Carven was a pioneering couturier who introduced a prêt-à-porter line and designed for petite women, using lightweight fabrics. This drawing reflects her expertise in fashion.

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.