Bleuêt was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1956.

Where can I see Bleuêt?

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

Artwork

Bleuêt

Marie-Louise Carven , 1956

Bleuêt is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Bleuêt is a fashion design sketch from 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Parisian fashion house Carven. The work depicts a woman in a knee-length, loose-fitting dress with blue floral motifs on a light background, set against a plain beige backdrop.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a confident, petite woman with her arms crossed, embodying the target demographic for Carven's designs. The dress, possibly named 'Bleuêt', showcases Carven's signature use of lightweight fabrics and petite-friendly tailoring.

Technique & Style

Executed with quick, clean strokes, the sketch prioritizes shape and the flow of the dress over intricate detail. The simple lines reflect a focus on the overall silhouette and movement of the garment.

History & Provenance

Created in 1956, Bleuêt is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. It represents a piece from Carven's pioneering work in Parisian prêt-à-porter.

Context

Bleuêt sits within the context of 1950s Parisian fashion, highlighting Carven's contribution to accessible, ready-to-wear clothing for petite women, a niche she successfully catered to.

Legacy

As part of Carven's oeuvre, Bleuêt contributes to the historical record of her influence on French prêt-à-porter and her tailored approach to petite women's fashion.

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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