Artwork
Sable
Sable is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Sable is a fashion illustration created around 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French designer known for her work with lightweight fabrics and petite figures.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman wearing a knee-length jacket with a tie belt and a long, pleated skirt, conveying a sense of movement and fluidity.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simple lines and soft shading, emphasizing the outfit's shape and volume rather than detailed textures or wrinkles.
History & Provenance
Sable is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, created by Carven, who founded her fashion house in 1945 and was a pioneer in prêt-à-porter lines.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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