Who painted Manteau vert bouteille?

Manteau vert bouteille was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1967.

Where can I see Manteau vert bouteille?

Manteau vert bouteille is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Manteau vert bouteille

Marie-Louise Carven , 1967

Manteau vert bouteille 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

The coat’s deep green color and clean lines make it look like something from the mid-20th century.

This drawing shows a woman in a long, dark green coat with a high collar and pockets. Her hair is pulled up in a neat bun, and she wears simple heels. The coat looks smooth but has a few quick brush strokes to show folds.

The coat’s deep green color and clean lines make it look like something from the mid-20th century. The drawing is loose but confident, with just enough detail to show the shape and style.

If you like this style, look up Marie-Louise Carven.

Overview

Manteau vert bouteille is a fashion design drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the French fashion house Carven, circa 1967. The piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, dark green coat with a high collar, pockets, and a streamlined silhouette, embodying Carven’s design aesthetic for petite women.

Technique & Style

Executed with loose yet confident brush strokes, the drawing conveys the coat’s smooth texture and folds with minimal detail, characteristic of mid-20th-century fashion illustration.

History & Provenance

Created around 1967 by Marie-Louise Carven, the drawing is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection, reflecting Carven’s influence in prêt-à-porter fashion.