Artwork
Hiéroglyphe
Hiéroglyphe 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
Hiéroglyphe is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer, around 1959. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a fitted dress with a flared skirt and a simple strap top. The dress features a pattern of short horizontal lines. The confident pose and neat hairstyle convey a sense of elegance.
Technique & Style
The sketch includes a detailed rendering of the dress and a smaller inset showing the bodice and skirt shape, suggesting a design or blueprint. The overall style is characteristic of Carven's work with clean lines and a focus on feminine silhouettes.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers. The illustration dates to around 1959, a period when Carven was establishing her reputation for designs suited to petite women.
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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