Who painted Robe plissée blanche à motif de carré noir?

Robe plissée blanche à motif de carré noir was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1957.

Where can I see Robe plissée blanche à motif de carré noir?

Robe plissée blanche à motif de carré noir is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Robe plissée blanche à motif de carré noir

Marie-Louise Carven , 1957

Robe plissée blanche à motif de carré noir is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1957 by French couturier Marie‑Louise Carven, the drawing depicts a white, pleated dress distinguished by a black checkered motif. The composition presents a woman in a fitted jacket and a long, flowing skirt, her posture simple and poised. The sketch is annotated in French, identifying the garment as a "robe plissée blanche à motif de carré noir."

Technique & Style

The garment combines a crisp white base with a subtle black square pattern that appears on both the jacket and the pleated skirt. The skirt is rendered in soft, layered folds that expand outward, while the jacket’s structure is tighter, emphasizing a tailored silhouette. The contrast of monochrome geometry with fluid drapery underscores Carven’s interest in balancing structure and movement.

Context

By the late 1950s Carven had already introduced a ready‑to‑wear line, positioning herself among the early Parisian designers to bridge haute couture and mass market. This sketch illustrates her approach to designing for petite women with lightweight materials, embodying the post‑war shift toward accessible elegance and streamlined, modern aesthetics.