Artwork

Péché

Péché, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963
Péché, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963

Péché is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Péché is a 1963 drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer and founder of the Carven fashion house.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a tailored, brown coat with a matching hat, showcasing Carven's design style.

Technique & Style

The sketch features clean lines, minimal shading, and cross-hatching, creating a simple yet precise representation of the coat's details, such as bow-adorned pockets and a neatly tied belt.

History & Provenance

Carven established her fashion house in 1945 and was an early adopter of prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers. Péché is now held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

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.