Artwork

Robe bleu marine à deux grandes poches sur la jupe

Robe bleu marine à deux grandes poches sur la jupe, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1959
Robe bleu marine à deux grandes poches sur la jupe, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1959

Robe bleu marine à deux grandes poches sur la jupe 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

This drawing, titled 'Robe bleu marine à deux grandes poches sur la jupe', is a fashion illustration by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer who founded her fashion house in 1945.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in profile wearing a navy blue dress with a high neckline, zipper front, and two large skirt pockets, exemplifying Carven's designs for petite women.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a light beige background, the illustration showcases Carven's style, characterized by simplicity and attention to detail, such as the woman's short bob and high heels.

History & Provenance

Created around 1959, the drawing is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, categorized as a marine genre piece, reflecting Carven's contribution to Parisian prêt-à-porter.

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.