Who painted Poule mouillée - Pluviose?

Poule mouillée - Pluviose was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1967.

Where can I see Poule mouillée - Pluviose?

Poule mouillée - Pluviose is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Poule mouillée - Pluviose

Marie-Louise Carven , 1967

Poule mouillée - Pluviose is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Poule mouillée - Pluviose, created circa 1967 by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, is a drawing depicting a woman in a long, dark coat and wide-brimmed hat. The piece is characterized by bold, confident lines and a mostly blank background, conveying a sense of dynamic movement.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman dressed in a belted, structured coat, suggesting a design for petite women, a demographic Carven's fashion house often catered to. The title's meaning is ambiguous, with 'Poule mouillée' (wet hen) and 'Pluviose' (a month in the French Revolutionary calendar, meaning rainy) possibly implying a rainy day outfit or a poetic interpretation of the subject's state.

Technique & Style

Executed with bold and confident lines, the drawing has a quick, lively feel, akin to a sketch capturing a moment in time. The sparse background emphasizes the subject and the clothing design.

History & Provenance

Created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), this work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Carven was a pioneer among Parisian couturiers in introducing prêt-à-porter lines.

Context

Reflecting Carven's focus on lightweight fabrics and designs for petite women, this piece situates itself within the broader context of 1960s French fashion, where prêt-à-porter was gaining prominence.

Legacy

As part of Carven's oeuvre, Poule mouillée - Pluviose contributes to the legacy of a designer who bridged haute couture with accessible, modern fashion, influencing the development of French prêt-à-porter.