1957
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Boutons de roses is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Button, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a flowing, sleeveless dress with a fitted bodice and a wide, flared skirt. Her hair is styled simply, and she holds her arms out slightly, as if mid-movement. The dress has a small, decorative waistband with a pattern, and the whole scene is drawn in loose, watercolor-like strokes. The title, *Boutons de roses*, is written in the corner—it means "rose buttons," hinting the dress might have tiny rose-shaped details. The sketch feels quick and lively, like a fashion idea rather than a finished portrait. Next, look up Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her work.
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.
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