Who painted Tailleur saumon?

Tailleur saumon was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1957.

Where can I see Tailleur saumon?

Tailleur saumon is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Tailleur saumon

Marie-Louise Carven , 1957

Tailleur saumon 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 saumon is a fashion sketch created by French designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1957. It depicts a woman in a bright pink, two-piece suit. The work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch showcases a petite woman in a salmon-colored suit, consisting of a fitted jacket and matching skirt, with her hair neatly pulled back. The pose, with one hand on her hip, conveys confidence and modernity, reflecting Carven's focus on empowering petite women through her designs.

Technique & Style

Executed in loose, quick lines with flat, unshaded colors, the sketch has the immediacy of a rapid study, possibly completed in minutes. The simplicity and spontaneity of the drawing highlight Carven's design process.

History & Provenance

Created in the late 1950s by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), Tailleur saumon is notable for being part of a collection that might seem unconventional for a fashion piece—the Museum of Ethnography.

Context

Tailleur saumon reflects the mid-20th-century shift in fashion towards prêt-à-porter, a market Carven's house was among the first to tap into, making high-fashion more accessible.

Legacy

While the sketch's legacy might not lie in its solo impact, it represents Carven's influential approach to designing for petite women and her contribution to the prêt-à-porter movement, leaving a mark on the democratization of high fashion.