Artwork
Coeur d'artichaut
Coeur d'artichaut is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Coeur d'artichaut is a fashion sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven in 1963. It is a simple yet confident drawing of a woman in a light-blue dress and wide-brimmed hat.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a loose dress with a heart-shaped silhouette, evoking the title's reference to an 'artichoke heart'. The dress's shape and the overall composition reflect Carven's emphasis on elegant, feminine design.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by quick, expressive strokes, particularly in the rendering of the dress and hat. Carven's use of simple lines and minimal detail conveys a sense of effortless elegance.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers. The sketch is now held in 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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