Who painted Patricia?

Patricia was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1955.

Where can I see Patricia?

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

Artwork

Patricia

Marie-Louise Carven , 1955

Patricia 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

This drawing shows a woman in a long, dark green dress with a fitted waist and a flared skirt.

This drawing shows a woman in a long, dark green dress with a fitted waist and a flared skirt. She’s walking, one arm bent at the elbow, holding something small in her hand. The dress has a few round buttons down the front, and her hair is pulled back neatly.

The name *Patricia* is written in the top-right corner, likely the model’s name. The style looks simple but polished, like something from the mid-20th century.

If you like fashion sketches, look up womenswear from the 1950s for more examples.

Overview

Patricia is a drawing of a woman in a long, dark green dress, created around 1955. The work is attributed to Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman walking, wearing a fitted dress with a flared skirt and round buttons down the front. The name 'Patricia,' likely the model's name, is written in the top-right corner.

Technique & Style

The style is characterized by simplicity and polish, consistent with mid-20th-century fashion illustration. The drawing showcases a woman in a elegant, everyday outfit.

History & Provenance

The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography. Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line.