Artwork
La Baule
La Baule is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
La Baule is a drawing created by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1956. It is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a simple, elegant outfit consisting of a fitted checkered jacket and matching skirt. The title La Baule may evoke a seaside or vacation theme, although its specific meaning is unclear.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by clean and confident lines, with a focus on the overall form rather than detailed embellishments. The checkered fabric and fitted jacket suggest a fashion sketch, reflecting Carven's expertise in designing for petite women using lightweight fabrics.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line, indicating her influence on mid-20th-century fashion.
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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