Mag

Marie-Louise Carven , 1952

Mag is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

The red coat looks like a style from the mid-20th century, but the drawing itself is rough and sketchy.

This sketch shows a woman in a long red coat with big pockets and a belt. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s wearing simple shoes. The lines are loose and quick, with some shading to show folds in the fabric.

The red coat looks like a style from the mid-20th century, but the drawing itself is rough and sketchy. The artist didn’t focus on details—just the shape and movement of the clothes.

If you like this style of fashion drawing, look up womenswear from the same era.

Overview

Mag is a fashion illustration created around 1952 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration depicts a woman wearing a long red coat with a belt and large pockets, her hair pulled back and simple shoes on her feet. The drawing captures the overall shape and movement of the garment.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose and rapid style, the sketch employs shading to convey the folds of the fabric, with a focus on conveying the overall form rather than precise details.

History & Provenance

Carven founded her eponymous fashion house in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a ready-to-wear line. The work is now held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.