Artwork

Jimmy

Jimmy, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1955
Jimmy, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1955

Jimmy is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Jimmy is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1955. It is a representative work of Carven, a French couturière who founded the House of Carven in 1945.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration depicts a woman dressed in a red plaid outfit, accessorized with a hat, earrings, heels, and a purse. The detailed rendering of her attire showcases Carven's design aesthetic, which catered to petite figures and often featured delicate materials.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by a realistic style, with visible texture and shading that captures the subtleties of the woman's outfit. The level of detail suggests a high level of skill in rendering fashion and texture.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

Artist

Marie-Louise Carven

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.