Who painted 'Pizzaro'?

'Pizzaro' was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1951.

Where can I see 'Pizzaro'?

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

Artwork

'Pizzaro'

Marie-Louise Carven , 1951

'Pizzaro' is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. Created in 1951, *Pizzaro* is a fashion illustration by French designer Marie‑Louise Carven.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1951, *Pizzaro* is a fashion illustration by French designer Marie‑Louise Carven. The drawing captures a figure in a loose, flowing suit with wide lapels, a checkered jacket and baggy trousers, posed in profile with a hand on the head and a cigarette in the other. Carven’s signature appears in the corner, suggesting either a nickname or the model’s name.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch presents a modern, confident individual, emphasizing movement through the fluid lines of the garment. The relaxed posture and casual cigarette convey a sense of post‑war leisure, while the exaggerated silhouette reflects Carven’s interest in designing for petite women and experimenting with proportion.

Technique & Style

Rendered with swift, assured strokes, the drawing balances detail and spontaneity. The quick line work defines the checkered pattern of the jacket and the drape of the fabric, while occasional loose marks suggest the texture and flow of the material, giving the image a lively, sketch‑like quality.

History & Provenance

Marie‑Louise Carven, who founded the Carven fashion house in 1945, was among the first couturiers to launch a ready‑to‑wear line and to patent a push‑up bra. *Pizzaro* entered the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings on mid‑century fashion illustration.

Artist & collection

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.

Museum

Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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