1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Grande ours' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, dark coat with a fur collar. Her arms are outstretched, and she holds something in her right hand. The drawing is loose and quick, with bold black lines and some light shading. The title *Grande ours* (French for "big bear") hints at the fur collar’s prominence. The sketch feels more like a fashion study than a finished portrait. Check out Marie-Louise Carven to see how she blended art and clothing design.
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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