Artwork

'Navey'

'Navey', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1949
'Navey', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1949

'Navey' 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

'Navey' is a 1949 drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer and founder of the Carven fashion house.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a dark blue dress with a white sash, holding a flower. Her elegant pose and neat hairstyle convey a sense of sophistication.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by delicate lines and a simple color palette, with a light beige background. The drawing style is consistent with Carven's known fashion illustrations, emphasizing tailored styles and elegant poses.

History & Provenance

Created in 1949, 'Navey' is now held in the Museum of Ethnography, reflecting Carven's influence on mid-20th-century fashion.

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.