Agathe was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1959.

Where can I see Agathe?

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

Artwork

Agathe

Marie-Louise Carven , 1959

Agathe is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Agathe is a sketch created around 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a person wearing a loose, sleeveless dress with a bold floral pattern. The figure is shown in side view, with one hand on the hip and the other near the chest. A smaller drawing of the dress alone is shown beside the figure.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by confident, quick lines, suggesting a first draft. The dress is shown tied at the waist in the smaller drawing.

History & Provenance

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