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Cytise, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

Cytise

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Cytise is a 1951 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?
1951
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 bright yellow outfit—matching jacket and long skirt—posed with one hand on her head and the other raised. The lines are loose and confident, with quick strokes that define the shape of her clothes and pose. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the figure. The artist used simple, bold lines to suggest fabric folds and movement, almost like a quick fashion sketch. The name "Cytise" is scrawled in the corner, maybe a title or a note. 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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