1958
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
La Malmaison is a 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a loose, flowing dress with a high neckline. The fabric has a pattern of blue flowers scattered across it, and the skirt flares out slightly. Her hair is short and neat, and she stands with one leg slightly forward. The artist signed it "La Malmaison" in the corner, which might be the dress’s name or a brand. The quick, loose lines suggest it was drawn fast—maybe for fashion work. Check out Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her stylish 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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