Artwork
Optimiste
Optimiste is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Optimiste is a sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1955. The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman in a bright red dress with a fitted bodice and flared skirt, conveying a cheerful or hopeful mood as suggested by the title Optimiste written in the top right corner.
Technique & Style
The loose, sketchy lines give the work a quick and playful feel, capturing the dress's simple neckline, short sleeves, and patterned skirt.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was known for innovating in fashion, including introducing a prêt-à-porter line and patenting the first push-up bra.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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