Artwork

Manteau marron à motif blanc

Manteau marron à motif blanc, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1967
Manteau marron à motif blanc, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1967

Manteau marron à motif blanc is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Manteau marron à motif blanc is a fashion illustration created around 1967. It depicts a woman wearing a brown coat with a white pattern, shown from both the front and back.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration features a woman in a brown coat with a white design, paired with a dress and high heels. Her hairstyle is a bob with bangs. The image focuses on the clothing, particularly the coat, which has a collar and front buttons.

Technique & Style

Rendered in brown and white, the drawing leaves the woman's skin tone uncolored. The plain white background emphasizes the subject's attire. The style is consistent with the work of Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer known for her designs and use of lightweight fabrics.

History & Provenance

The illustration is associated with Marie-Louise Carven, who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines. The garment is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

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.