1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
'Mainara 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 loose, flowing dress covered in green polka dots. The fabric drapes loosely, with a wide belt tied at the waist. Her hair is drawn as a simple dark shape, and the whole figure is outlined in quick, confident strokes. The artist signed it "Mainara" in the corner—likely a nickname or brand name. The drawing feels like a quick study, almost like a fashion sketch rather than a finished portrait. Want to see more? Look up 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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