Artwork

Robe noire nouée sur les hanches

Robe noire nouée sur les hanches, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957
Robe noire nouée sur les hanches, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957

Robe noire nouée sur les hanches is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Robe noire nouée sur les hanches is a black dress design created by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1957. The design is characterized by a simple, straight silhouette tied at the hips.

Subject & Meaning

The design depicts a woman wearing a loose, knee-length black dress with a bow at the waist, paired with low-heeled shoes and neatly pulled-back hair. The focus is on the dress's clean lines and silhouette.

Technique & Style

The design is rendered in quick, clean lines that emphasize the shape of the dress and the wearer's body, similar to a fashion sketch. The simplicity of the drawing highlights the dress's straightforward design.

History & Provenance

Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was among the first Parisian couturiers to introduce a prêt-à-porter line. The design is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Robe noire cintrée
Robe noire cintrée, Carven

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marie-Louise Carven

Artist

Marie-Louise Carven

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Robe noire nouée sur les hanches?

Robe noire nouée sur les hanches was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1957.

Where can I see Robe noire nouée sur les hanches?

Robe noire nouée sur les hanches is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.