Artwork
'Razzia'
'Razzia' 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
Razzia, created in 1949, is a fashion drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house. The work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman with short black hair wearing a red top and a white, floral-patterned skirt, posed with her left hand on her hip. The subject embodies Carven's design ethos, tailored for petite women, with an emphasis on lightweight fabrics and accessible, stylish clothing.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple, bold-lined style with minimal shading, the drawing contrasts the simplicity of the figure's rendering with the detailed, colorful floral motifs on the skirt, adding elegance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, a pioneering Parisian couturier who introduced prêt-à-porter lines, Razzia is now held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Context
Reflecting post-war Parisian fashion's shift towards more accessible, ready-to-wear clothing, Razzia exemplifies Carven's contribution to this trend with designs catering to petite women.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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