Artwork
Tulipe rose
Tulipe rose is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Tulipe rose is a fashion illustration created by Marie-Louise Carven around 1958. It is a sketch of a woman wearing a knee-length dress with a flared skirt.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman in a loose, floral-patterned dress, with a neat hairstyle and one hand on her hip. The dress's design may have been inspired by tulips or roses, as suggested by the title 'Tulipe rose'.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by bold green and orange floral patterns on the dress, with a soft, flowing fabric. A smaller inset sketch shows the back view of the dress, featuring a waist tie.
History & Provenance
Marie-Louise Carven, the creator of Tulipe rose, founded the Carven fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers. The work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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