Artwork
'Framboise'
'Framboise' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1949 by French couturière Marie‑Louise Carven, *Framboise* is a fashion illustration that now belongs to the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.
Created in 1949 by French couturière Marie‑Louise Carven, *Framboise* is a fashion illustration that now belongs to the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. The drawing captures a woman dressed in a striking red coat, rendered with bold, uncomplicated lines that suggest movement and immediacy. The artist’s signature appears in the lower corner, linking the work to its title, which translates as “raspberry” in French.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is portrayed walking with one hand tucked into a generously sized pocket, her hair pulled back in a practical style. The coat’s loose yet structured silhouette, wide lapels and flared hem convey a sense of elegance combined with functional design, reflecting Carven’s reputation for creating garments suited to petite, modern women.
Technique & Style
Carven employed swift brushstrokes that outline the garment’s fabric, emphasizing its texture without intricate detailing. The composition relies on strong, clean lines that define the coat’s shape, while the limited palette centers on the vivid red hue, reinforcing the title’s reference to a raspberry’s colour.
History & Provenance
Founded in 1945, Carven’s fashion house quickly became notable for introducing a ready‑to‑wear line to the Parisian market, a rarity among haute couture houses at the time. *Framboise* exemplifies this shift toward accessible design, and its inclusion in the Museum of Ethnography underscores the piece’s cultural relevance within mid‑century fashion history.
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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