Artwork

'Bottio'

'Bottio', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951
'Bottio', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Bottio' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

The work 'Bottio' is a sketch depicting a woman in a long coat and hat, leaning against a pole. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch shows a woman dressed in attire characteristic of mid-20th-century fashion, suggesting a connection to the fashion industry or a particular designer.

Technique & Style

The drawing is executed in a loose, confident style with simple shapes and bold strokes, giving it a modern feel for its time. The artist's use of bold lines and minimal detail creates a sense of spontaneity.

History & Provenance

'Bottio' was produced in 1951 by an artist who signed the work with this name, possibly a nickname or pseudonym. It is associated with Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer known for her designs for petite women and innovative use of fabrics.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

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.