Artwork
'Escurial'
'Escurial' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Escurial, created in 1951 by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, is a fashion drawing depicting a woman in a meticulously detailed black outfit against a white background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman posed with one hand on her hip and the other by her side, showcasing a black ensemble consisting of a hat, jacket with intricate white floral embroidery on the shoulders, and a skirt. The design reflects Carven's focus on petite women and her use of lightweight fabrics, implied through the drawing's suggestive shading.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white with subtle shading, the drawing emphasizes the outfit's details, particularly the intricate embroidery, highlighting Carven's attention to elegance and refinement in her designs.
History & Provenance
Created in 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), Escurial is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Context
Escurial represents Carven's pioneering work in both couture and prêt-à-porter, catering to petite women with her designs, a notable approach in early 1950s fashion.
Legacy
While specific impact of Escurial on fashion trends is not detailed, it exemplifies Carven's contribution to accessible, elegant fashion for petite frames, influencing subsequent designers in this niche.
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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