Artwork
Fiançailles
Fiançailles is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Fiançailles is a 1952 fashion design sketch by Marie-Louise Carven, a French couturière known for her innovative use of lightweight fabrics and designs for petite women.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in an off-the-shoulder dress, likely a wedding or engagement dress given the title Fiançailles, which translates to 'engagement' in French. The design features floral embroidery and a sheer skirt with soft purple streaks and white flowers.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines and brushwork, giving it a lively, unfinished feel. This style avoids stiff perfection, maintaining a sense of freshness and spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was among the first couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line. Fiançailles is part of the collection at 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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