Who painted Antinéa?

Antinéa was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1961.

Where can I see Antinéa?

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

Artwork

Antinéa

Marie-Louise Carven , 1961

Antinéa is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Antinéa is a drawing executed by French fashion designer Marie‑Louise Carven around 1961. The work, now part of the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, depicts a woman in a light‑blue dress with a short bodice and a long, flowing skirt. The sketch is rendered in loose, rapid lines that convey a spontaneous, informal quality.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is presented with her hair gathered up and one hand resting lightly at her side, suggesting a poised yet relaxed demeanor. The attire, reminiscent of early‑20th‑century silhouettes with a fitted waist and soft fabric, reflects Carven’s interest in creating elegant, wearable forms for petite women.

Technique & Style

Carven’s drawing employs quick, gestural strokes that give the image a sketch‑like immediacy. The use of a simple color palette—primarily light blue—highlights the garment’s texture while the minimal background focuses attention on the clothing and the figure’s stance.

History & Provenance

Founded in 1945, Carven was among the first Parisian couturiers to launch a ready‑to‑wear line and to patent a push‑up bra. Antinéa, created circa 1961, entered the Museum of Ethnography’s collection at an unspecified date, where it remains accessible for study of mid‑century fashion illustration.