Who painted Artémise?

Artémise was painted by Carven in 1957.

Where can I see Artémise?

Artémise is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Artémise

Carven , 1957

Artémise is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Adjacent to the figure is a smaller, schematic rendering of the same garment, set against an unadorned white background.

Created around 1957, the work titled Artémise is attributed to the French fashion house Carven. The piece consists of a black‑and‑white illustration that presents a woman in a full‑skirted dress with a pink sash, complemented by a bob haircut, earrings and high‑heeled shoes. Adjacent to the figure is a smaller, schematic rendering of the same garment, set against an unadorned white background. The drawing is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure depicts a mid‑century woman dressed in a stylised outfit that combines a scoop‑necked bodice, pink polka‑dot fabric and a voluminous skirt, elements characteristic of post‑war femininity. The accompanying miniature sketch functions as a design study, suggesting the artist’s interest in both the finished look and its conceptual development, thereby highlighting the interplay between fashion illustration and garment construction.

Technique & Style

Rendered in line drawing, the composition relies on clear contours and minimal shading to convey form. The use of a plain white field emphasizes the graphic quality of the illustration, while the contrast between the detailed figure and the simplified design sketch underscores Carven’s modernist approach to fashion representation typical of the 1950s.

History & Provenance

Artémise dates to the late 1950s, a period when Carven was known for accessible yet elegant ready‑to‑wear designs. The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, though the precise acquisition details are not recorded in the available sources. Its presence in an ethnographic context reflects the museum’s broader interest in clothing as cultural artefact.