Artwork
Poisson volant
Poisson volant is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Poisson volant, created in 1952 by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, is a drawing of a woman in a black dress with a low neckline and peplum waist, set against a light beige background. The subject's face is not depicted, emphasizing the outfit.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing showcases a woman in a stylish, elegant black dress, highlighting Carven's design aesthetic. The absence of a face shifts focus to the attire, illustrating Carven's emphasis on fashion for smaller-framed women.
Technique & Style
Executed in a simple yet refined style, the drawing features clean lines and minimal detail, reflecting Carven's penchant for understated elegance in her designs.
History & Provenance
Created in 1952 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (1945), the work is now held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Context
Poisson volant represents Carven's innovative approach to fashion, including her use of lightweight fabrics and early adoption of ready-to-wear lines, alongside her practical innovations like the patented push-up bra.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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