1955
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Olympe is a 1955 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
The image showcases a beautiful drawing of a woman in a white dress, titled "Olympe". The woman is depicted in profile, facing left, with her dark hair styled in a bun. She wears a long, flowing white dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt, adorned with yellow and orange dots on the bodice. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and she holds a long, thin object in her hand. The drawing is rendered in a delicate, expressive style, with bold lines and subtle shading. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, capturing the beauty and poise of the subject. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the art of cross-hatching.
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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
