Artwork
Bouton d'or
Bouton d'or is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Bouton d'or is a 1963 fashion illustration by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a black dress with bright yellow floral patterns and yellow heels, captured in mid-stride. The title 'Bouton d'or', meaning 'golden button' in French, may reference the dress's gold details.
Technique & Style
The illustration features a detailed rendering of the dress, with a smaller, simpler sketch of the same design in the corner, suggesting a design evolution or alternative concept.
History & Provenance
Created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house established in 1945, Bouton d'or is now held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
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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