Who painted Bouboule?

Bouboule was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1963.

Where can I see Bouboule?

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

Artwork

Bouboule

Marie-Louise Carven , 1963

Bouboule is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Bouboule is a fashion sketch created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house, around 1963. The work is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman in a side view, wearing a simple black top and wide-legged, bold red polka-dotted pants with a black waistband and bow. Her hairstyle is a neat updo, and her hands are positioned near her hips. The overall attire suggests a design emphasizing comfort and modernity, characteristic of Carven's approach to fashion for petite women.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose and quick manner, typical of fashion sketches, Bouboule showcases Carven's design aesthetic through simple yet effective lines. The sketch is signed 'Carven' at the corner and titled 'Bouboule' at the top.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, a pioneering couturier who introduced prêt-à-porter lines early in her career (founding Carven in 1945), the sketch is currently held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Context

Bouboule reflects the early 1960s fashion trends and Carven's innovative approach to designing for petite women using lightweight fabrics, though the specific materials used in the sketch are not detailed.

Legacy

As part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, Bouboule contributes to the historical record of mid-20th-century fashion design, highlighting Carven's influence on accessible, modernist fashion.