1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Nirvana is a 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This image showcases a drawing of a woman in a purple dress, accompanied by a smaller sketch of the dress on the right. The woman is depicted with her hands by her sides and her left leg slightly bent, wearing a short-sleeved, knee-length dress with a fitted waist and a flared skirt. The dress features vertical lines that accentuate its shape. The woman's hair is styled in a turban, and she wears high heels. The background of the drawing is a plain white surface. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The use of a single color for the dress creates a sense of cohesion and focus. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of 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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