1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Nénuphar is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing depicts a woman in a long, strapless white gown with a flowing skirt and a bodice adorned with floral patterns. Her right hand is raised to her face, and her left hand rests on her hip. The background of the drawing is a plain white, which helps to highlight the intricate details of the woman's dress. The drawing is rendered in a delicate, detailed style, with the artist paying close attention to the folds and textures of the fabric. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, capturing the beauty and poise of the woman in the drawing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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.
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