Artwork
Pousse-pousse
Pousse-pousse is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Pousse-pousse is a fashion drawing created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house, around 1959. The work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a sleek, high-collared black coat and matching skirt, accompanied by a sketch of the same outfit without the coat. The subject showcases Carven's design focus on petite women and lightweight fabrics.
Technique & Style
Executed in black-and-white, the drawing emphasizes clarity and detail, characteristic of Carven's fashion sketches. The simplicity of the secondary sketch highlights the coat's design importance.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, the drawing is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. A potential discrepancy exists with the signed year '42', which may require further clarification.
Context
Pousse-pousse reflects Carven's pioneering work in prêt-à-porter and her influence on mid-20th-century fashion, particularly in designing for petite women.
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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