Artwork
Champagne

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
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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