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Sable mouvant, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1952

Sable mouvant

Marie-Louise Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Sable mouvant is a 1952 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?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, dark skirt and a matching jacket with a high collar. The jacket has buttons down the front and a pocket on the left side. The woman's head is tilted slightly to the right, and she appears to be looking down. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, and her right arm is extended downward. The drawing is done in dark colors, with the woman's clothing and accessories rendered in shades of gray and black. The background of the drawing is a light color, which helps to make the woman's figure stand out. The drawing is a detailed and realistic portrayal of a woman in 1950s attire. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the artist: Marie-Louise Carven.

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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