Who painted Poisson-chat?

Poisson-chat was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1958.

Where can I see Poisson-chat?

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

Artwork

Poisson-chat

Marie-Louise Carven , 1958

Poisson-chat is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Poisson-chat is a drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, around 1958. The work is a black and white illustration with some color, depicting a woman in a dress.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a woman with short, white hair wearing a black dress with a high collar and white gloves, facing right while looking back over her shoulder. A sketch of the outfit is shown beside her. The image highlights the design of the dress and the woman's attire.

Technique & Style

The illustration is primarily in black and white, with the woman's skin tone rendered in a light peach color, set against a plain off-white background. The level of detail suggests a focus on fashion and style.

History & Provenance

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