1967
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Poisson rouge is a 1967 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Button, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a bright red coat with big buttons down the front. Her skirt flares out, and she’s wearing tall heels. The lines are simple and bold, with just a few strokes for her face and hair. The red coat stands out against the plain background, making it the focus. The handwriting in the corner says *Poisson rouge*—that’s French for "red fish," which might hint at the color choice. Next, check out how the artist used cross-hatching to add depth to the coat.
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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