Artwork
'Manches dorées'
'Manches dorées' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
'Manches dorées' is a fashion illustration created around 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite women's clothing.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, black dress with a matching jacket, yellow belt, and sweetheart neckline. The figure's pose conveys elegance and sophistication, though her face is not visible.
Technique & Style
Rendered in black ink on a beige background, the illustration employs varying line weights to achieve a range of tonal effects, with some areas of the dress and jacket appearing lighter than others.
History & Provenance
Carven founded her eponymous fashion house in 1945 and was an early adopter of prêt-à-porter collections among Parisian couturiers. The work is now held in the Museum of Ethnography.
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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