Who painted Girouette?

Girouette was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1960.

Where can I see Girouette?

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

Artwork

Girouette

Marie-Louise Carven , 1960

Girouette is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Girouette is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1960. It is a sketch of a woman wearing a dark dress with a fitted waist and a flared skirt.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration depicts a woman in a sleek, dark dress with a fitted waist and horizontal lines on the skirt. The title 'Girouette' may refer to the dress's potential to spin or move freely.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines, suggesting a preliminary design concept. A simple line drawing to the right of the main figure provides a more abstract representation of the dress's shape.

History & Provenance

Girouette is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Marie-Louise Carven, the creator, was a French fashion designer who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines.