1960
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Gentille alouette is a 1960 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a dark, simple outfit with a belted jacket and a knee-length skirt. She’s holding a small bundle in one hand and stands on one leg, wearing low heels. The background is plain, and there’s a quick sketch of the same outfit next to her. The artist signed it “Gentille alouette” in the corner, which means “gentle lark” in French. The style feels loose and quick, like a fashion sketch. Next, check out womenswear from the 1920s to see how clothing like this fit into everyday life.
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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