Artwork

Putois

Putois, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1962
Putois, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1962

Putois is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Putois is a drawing created around 1962 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The work is held in the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, tan coat with a black hat and yellow handbag. Her attire is rendered in simple yet elegant lines, with attention to details like gloves and heels.

Technique & Style

Executed in pencil or charcoal on a white background, the drawing features clean lines and minimal detail, characteristic of a straightforward yet refined style.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was a pioneer in prêt-à-porter lines and innovative designs, such as the push-up bra.

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.