Artwork
Café liégeois
Café liégeois 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
Café liégeois is a fashion design sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1958. The work is a drawing of a woman's outfit, rendered in black lines with some color added.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a white ensemble consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and pencil skirt, accessorized with a brown belt and high heels. A smaller inset drawing shows the back of the shirt.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by its use of black lines and selective application of color to the subject's skin and belt, showcasing Carven's design aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house in 1945, was a pioneering couturier who introduced prêt-à-porter lines early in her career. Café liégeois is now part of the collection at 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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