Artwork

Pantalon bordeaux avec applications en bas de la jambe

Pantalon bordeaux avec applications en bas de la jambe, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963
Pantalon bordeaux avec applications en bas de la jambe, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963

Pantalon bordeaux avec applications en bas de la jambe 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

Pantalon bordeaux avec applications en bas de la jambe is a fashion design created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1963. The design is a pair of burgundy trousers with decorative elements at the lower leg.

Subject & Meaning

The design features a simple, side-view illustration of a person wearing loose-fitting trousers and a white shirt. The focus is on the shape and fabric of the pants, particularly their fit around the ankle.

Technique & Style

The illustration is characterized by clean lines and a lack of background, emphasizing the design of the trousers. The use of simple lines to suggest details, such as stitching or appliqués, is notable.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven founded her fashion house in 1945 and was known for designing for petite women and using lightweight fabrics. The work is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

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.