Artwork
Fatima
Fatima is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Fatima is a fashion design sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house, circa 1959. The piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a confident woman in a simple, navy-blue dress with a waist bow, accompanied by a necklace, small hat, and a flat pattern of the dress to the right. The inclusion of 'Fatima' in the corner remains contextually unclear.
Technique & Style
Characterized by clean lines and basic shapes, the drawing suggests a quick, conceptual execution, reflective of Carven’s emphasis on accessible, lightweight designs for petite women.
History & Provenance
Created around 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, a pioneering Parisian couturier known for introducing prêt-à-porter lines, the sketch is now housed 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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