1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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Chimères is a 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a floral pattern in browns and golds. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s holding a small object near her chest. To the sides, there are two simple line drawings of the dress and a jacket. The artist’s signature reads *"Chimères"* with a date—maybe 1974. The loose, confident brushstrokes make the fabric look almost alive. Next, check out Marie-Louise Carven, the artist behind this sketch.
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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