Who painted Verneuil?

Verneuil was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1958.

Where can I see Verneuil?

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

Artwork

Verneuil

Marie-Louise Carven , 1958

Verneuil 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

Created circa 1958 by French designer Marie‑Louise Carven, *Verneuil* is a fashion illustration that captures a woman in a flowing, striped dress. The drawing, held by the Museum of Ethnography, exemplifies Carven’s emphasis on light, airy garments suited to petite figures.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch portrays a short‑haired woman in a high‑necked, long‑sleeved dress with a dark‑light gray stripe pattern. Her posture, with the skirt fanned out as she walks and the fabric gently lifted from her body, conveys movement and a relaxed elegance.

Technique & Style

Rendered in quick, confident lines, the illustration prioritises overall silhouette and dynamism rather than intricate detailing. The loose, gestural approach reflects the designer’s practice of producing rapid fashion sketches to communicate form and flow.

History & Provenance

Marie‑Louise Carven founded her eponymous fashion house in 1945 and was among the early couturiers to launch a ready‑to‑wear line. *Verneuil* entered the Museum of Ethnography’s collection, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings on fashion history.