Artwork
Horizon
Horizon is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Horizon, created by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1958, is a fashion sketch now housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece depicts a woman in a modern, simple black outfit consisting of a short belted jacket and knee-length skirt.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman with neatly pulled-back hair, exudes confidence through her pose, with one hand resting on her hip. The outfit reflects Carven's design ethos, catering to petite women with an emphasis on modernity.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, quick lines and minimal details, the sketch includes a secondary, isolated drawing of the jacket and skirt to the right, highlighting the design's focus.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 1950s by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the House of Carven (1945), Horizon is notable for its designer's pioneering work in both petite women's fashion and prêt-à-porter lines.
Context
Comparing Horizon to 1940s womenswear illustrates the evolution of fashion during this period, with Horizon embodying the transition towards more modern, streamlined silhouettes.
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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