Junot was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1957.

Where can I see Junot?

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

Artwork

Junot

Marie-Louise Carven , 1957

Junot is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1957, *Junot* is a sketch by French designer Marie‑Louise Carven. The drawing is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection and exemplifies Carven’s habit of recording ideas quickly, using loose, gestural lines to capture a garment concept.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a figure dressed in a modest ensemble: a short, collared jacket paired with a straight skirt and a diminutive handbag. A tiny secondary sketch of a floral‑patterned dress appears in the margin, suggesting the artist’s exploration of complementary design options.

Technique & Style

Carven employs rapid, sketch‑like strokes that convey the silhouette without detailed rendering. The composition functions as a visual notebook entry, with the title *Junot* noted in the upper right, reinforcing its role as a preliminary design study rather than a finished illustration.

History & Provenance

Marie‑Louise Carven founded her eponymous fashion house in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to launch a ready‑to‑wear line. *Junot* reflects her mid‑century practice of integrating haute‑couture sensibilities into more accessible fashion, and it now resides in the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings.

Context

The sketch emerges from a period when Carven was expanding her brand beyond bespoke garments, catering to petite women with lightweight fabrics. The informal nature of the drawing aligns with the broader shift in the 1950s toward practical, quickly produced fashion concepts.