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Recueil de 160 dessins (croquis de modèles) pour la collection  printemps/été 1961., by Marie-Louise Carven, 1961

Recueil de 160 dessins (croquis de modèles) pour la collection printemps/été 1961.

Marie-Louise Carven

1961

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

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Overview

Recueil de 160 dessins (croquis de modèles) pour la collection printemps/été 1961. is a 1961 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?
1961
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 simple navy dress with short sleeves and a fitted waist. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she stands with one hand resting on her hip. To the right, there’s a small line drawing of the same dress from the back, showing the back zipper. The artist focused on clean lines and basic shapes, making the outfit look modern. The handwritten note "Marinia 65" might be a code or reference—maybe for a fabric or style number. If you like this style, check out womenswear from the 1960s next.

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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