Artwork
Bougainvilliers
Bougainvilliers 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
Bougainvilliers is a 1956 fashion illustration by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing. The image is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a bright pink dress with a long coat featuring big sleeves and a fur collar. The dress may be 'Bougainvilliers,' as indicated by the text at the top of the image.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, quick lines to render the clothing, prioritizing overall form over minute details. This style is characteristic of Carven's fashion sketches.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line. Bougainvilliers is now held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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