Who painted Oeil de chat?

Oeil de chat was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1965.

Where can I see Oeil de chat?

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

Artwork

Oeil de chat

Marie-Louise Carven , 1965

Oeil de chat is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1965, *Oeil de chat* is a line drawing by French fashion designer Marie‑Louise Carven. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings and illustrates a woman in a modest, mid‑century outfit, rendered with restrained lines and little shading.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration portrays a forward‑facing female figure dressed in a knee‑length, collared dress cinched at the waist, complemented by a pill‑box hat. Her hands rest at her sides, and the composition conveys a calm, self‑assured demeanor, reflecting Carven’s emphasis on elegant simplicity.

Technique & Style

Carven employs clean, unembellished lines to define the figure and attire, avoiding heavy shading. This minimalist approach highlights the silhouette and accessories, creating a sense of refined poise through visual economy.

History & Provenance

Marie‑Louise Carven founded the Carven fashion house in 1945, gaining reputation for designing for petite women and advancing ready‑to‑wear fashion. *Oeil de chat* was produced in the mid‑1960s, a period when Carven’s designs emphasized light fabrics and accessible style, before entering the museum’s collection.