Nandinh was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1959.

Where can I see Nandinh?

Nandinh is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Nandinh

Marie-Louise Carven , 1959

Nandinh is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Nandinh is a fashion drawing created by French designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1959. It depicts a woman in a simple, dark ensemble consisting of a textured jacket and matching skirt.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a relaxed, petite woman in a Carven design, highlighting the brand’s focus on petite women and lightweight fabrics. The inclusion of a front-view sketch alongside the main figure illustrates the outfit’s basic shape, emphasizing practicality and design clarity.

Technique & Style

The drawing features loose, confident lines prioritizing overall shape over intricate detail. The jacket’s texture is suggested through quick, uneven strokes, reflecting a spontaneous and expressive approach to illustration.

History & Provenance

Created in 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), Nandinh is now part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.

Context

Nandinh reflects Carven’s pioneering work in prêt-à-porter among Parisian couturiers, blending high fashion accessibility with an understanding of the petite woman’s needs.