1952
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Hippocampe is a 1952 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 simple, flowing dress with a belted waist. Her sleeves are puffy at the shoulders, and she stands with one hand resting on her hip. The lines are loose and quick, with light shading to suggest fabric folds. The title *Hippocampe* hints at a connection to horses—maybe the dress’s movement or shape reminded the artist of one. The drawing feels like a quick study, not a polished work. Next, look up Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her fashion sketches.
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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