Who painted Brève rencontre?

Brève rencontre was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1958.

Where can I see Brève rencontre?

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

Artwork

Brève rencontre

Marie-Louise Carven , 1958

Brève rencontre is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Brève rencontre is a fashion sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house, around 1958. The work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a long, brown coat with a high collar, flared bottom, and large buttons, along with earrings and her hair pulled back. Additional quick sketches of a simple dress and a jacket are visible in the corners, accompanied by notes 'Brève rencontre' and 'blouse neuve', suggesting its purpose as a fashion design concept.

Technique & Style

Executed with loose, confident pencil lines, the sketch conveys a sense of modernity and wearability, characteristic of Carven's approach to design.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, a pioneering French couturier known for her work with lightweight fabrics, petite designs, and innovations like the patented push-up bra. The sketch is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Context

Reflecting Carven's influence in mid-20th-century fashion, 'Brève rencontre' embodies her contribution to accessible, modern clothing, including her early adoption of prêt-à-porter lines.