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Cythare, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Cythare

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Cythare 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 drawing shows a woman in a long, loose coat with big pockets and a cap. Her sleeves are rolled up, and she’s wearing low heels. The lines are simple but confident, with a light touch for the face and darker strokes for the coat. The word *CYTARE* is scrawled in the corner—maybe a nickname or a sketch title. The artist focused on the shape of the clothes, not details. Next, check out Marie-Louise Carven to see how she turned sketches like this into real fashion.

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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