Artwork
Chardon
Chardon is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Chardon is a 1956 fashion design sketch by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house. The work depicts a woman in a tailored black-and-white ensemble.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a petite woman wearing a fitted jacket with large lapels and a flared plaid skirt, complemented by a small hat tied under the chin. The outfit's name, or possibly a code, 'Chardon', is annotated on the sketch.
Technique & Style
Executed in light pencil strokes with loose yet confident lines, the sketch features quick shading to convey fabric folds, reflecting a rapid yet effective design process.
History & Provenance
Created in 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, a pioneering couturier who introduced prêt-à-porter lines, the sketch is characteristic of her work with petite women and lightweight fabrics.
Context
Chardon represents Carven's contribution to the evolution of French fashion in the mid-20th century, balancing couture principles with the emerging prêt-à-porter market.
Legacy
As part of Carven's oeuvre, Chardon contributes to the historical record of her influence on accessible, size-inclusive fashion design.
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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