Ange was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1952.

Where can I see Ange?

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

Artwork

Ange

Marie-Louise Carven , 1952

Ange is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Ange, a 1952 artwork by Marie-Louise Carven, is a visual representation from the French couture house she founded in 1945. The piece features two women in wedding attire against a light beige background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of Ange is two brides, one facing away (veiled, high neckline, short sleeves) and the other forward (unveiled, low neckline, long sleeves), highlighting contrasting yet elegant wedding styles.

Technique & Style

While the medium is listed as 'IMAGE', visual details suggest intricate designs and patterns on the white wedding dresses, characteristic of Carven's attention to delicate details in her couture designs.

History & Provenance

Created in 1952, Ange is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, though its inclusion in an ethnography museum is intriguing given its subject matter rooted in Western wedding traditions.

Context

Ange reflects Carven's influence on mid-20th-century fashion, particularly her focus on petite figures and innovative designs, including early ready-to-wear and the patented push-up bra.

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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