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Bolivar, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Bolivar

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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Overview

Bolivar is a 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a loose, yellow outfit with a patterned jacket and wide-legged pants. She’s wearing a cap and has one hand on her hip, standing against a plain background. The lines are simple and quick, with light shading. The name *Bolivar* is scrawled in the corner—maybe a model’s name or the design’s code. The clothes look like 1920s or 1930s style, but the drawing itself feels fresh and modern. If you like this style, check out Marie-Louise Carven.

About the artist

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.

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