Fécamp was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1958.

Where can I see Fécamp?

Fécamp is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Fécamp

Marie-Louise Carven , 1958

Fécamp 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

Fécamp is a fashion design sketch created by French couturier Marie-Louise Carven around 1958. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman wearing a modern, brown, belted jacket outfit with high heels, shown from both the front and back in quick, confident lines. The subject's pose, with one hand on her hip, conveys a sense of casual elegance.

Technique & Style

Executed with rapid, assured strokes, the sketch suggests it may have been drawn from life. The modernist silhouette of the outfit, particularly the belted jacket, reflects Carven's innovative approach to fashion for petite women.

History & Provenance

Created in the late 1950s by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), Fécamp is now held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Context

Part of Carven's pioneering work in prêt-à-porter and her focus on lightweight fabrics for petite women, Fécamp embodies the transitional period in post-war French fashion towards more accessible, modern designs.