Artwork
'Porto-Rico'
'Porto-Rico' 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
The work 'Porto-Rico' is a drawing created in 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a simple short-sleeved dress with a pocket, her arms crossed and gazing to the side. The title 'Porto-Rico' may suggest a connection to the island, but its meaning remains ambiguous.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by bold, confident lines and subtle shading achieved through hatching and cross-hatching, particularly under the subject's chin and around her collar. The overall effect is one of spontaneity and movement.
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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