Who painted 'Abeille d'or'?

'Abeille d'or' was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1949.

Where can I see 'Abeille d'or'?

'Abeille d'or' is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

'Abeille d'or'

Marie-Louise Carven , 1949

'Abeille d'or' 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

'Abeille d'or' is a 1949 fashion illustration by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration depicts two women in long dresses with dark blue tops dotted with yellow, featuring wide, flowing skirts in green and yellow or solid navy blue. The dresses have narrow straps and simple waist belts.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by quick, loose lines and small dots that give the fabric texture without excessive detail, suggesting a rapid study or fashion sketch. The use of dots to create shading and shape is reminiscent of stippling techniques.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line. 'Abeille d'or' is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marie-Louise Carven

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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