Artwork

Champagne

Champagne, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1962
Champagne, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1962

Champagne is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Champagne is a design artwork created by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1962. It features a woman in a white, floral-patterned dress against a beige background, embodying elegance and sophistication.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman posed in a refined manner, highlighting the dress's design. The artwork reflects Carven's focus on petite women and her use of lightweight, delicate materials like lace and gingham.

Technique & Style

The image showcases Carven's signature style through the dress's floral pattern and the model's poised stance. The solid beige background emphasizes the garment's details and the overall sense of refinement.

History & Provenance

Created in 1962 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (1945), the artwork is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Context

Champagne represents Carven's pioneering work in prêt-à-porter and innovative designs, including her patented push-up bra, catering to petite women with a focus on comfort and elegance.

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.