Artwork

Puebla

Puebla, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951
Puebla, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

Puebla 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.

About this work

Overview

Puebla is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1951. The work is a sketch of a woman in a black dress with a flared skirt.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration depicts a woman in a sleek black dress with three white bands near the hem, posed with one hand on her head. The title 'Puebla' is written at the top, possibly referencing a location or design code.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by loose but confident lines, conveying a sense of quickness and modernity. The artist's signature, 'Carven', is discreetly placed in the corner.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was known for designing for petite women and pioneering prêt-à-porter. The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

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.