Artwork

Tailleur bleu

Tailleur bleu, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957
Tailleur bleu, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957

Tailleur bleu 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

Tailleur bleu is a sketch by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer, created around 1957. The drawing depicts a woman in a simple blue suit.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch shows a woman wearing a short blue jacket and matching skirt. The pose is relaxed, with one arm at her side and the other tucked in. A small back view of the jacket is also included, indicating attention to detail in the garment's design.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by loose, confident lines and flat colors, primarily blue, with touches of pink and beige. The notation 'Retour Toile' in the corner suggests that Carven may have reworked the drawing.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines.

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.