Artwork
Flamboyant
Flamboyant 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
Flamboyant, created circa 1959, is a fashion drawing by French designer Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house. The work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a knee-length, short-sleeved pink dress with green floral patterns and a low back, accessorized with high heels and a rose in her hand. The subject embodies Carven's design ethos, tailored for petite women.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple yet elegant style, the drawing features bold lines and subtle shading, conveying understated sophistication.
History & Provenance
Created around 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, a pioneering Parisian couturier known for introducing prêt-à-porter lines and inventing the push-up bra, the work is now housed 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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