Artwork
Acidulée
Acidulée 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
Acidulée is a sketch created by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1958. It is part of a collection held by the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a mid-length, short-sleeved dress with a fitted waist and a matching skirt, made from a bright polka-dot fabric. The title 'Acidulée' may relate to the design or fabric.
Technique & Style
The sketch is a quick, practical draft, featuring a simple, posed figure and a flat pattern outline of the dress. It showcases Carven's use of bright, playful fabrics and her focus on creating wearable, feminine clothing.
Context
Carven was a pioneer in prêt-à-porter fashion, known for designing for petite women and using lightweight fabrics. Acidulée reflects her style and approach to fashion design in the late 1950s.
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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