Sambor was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1959.

Where can I see Sambor?

Sambor is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Sambor

Marie-Louise Carven , 1959

Sambor 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

Sambor is a sketch created around 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer. The image depicts a woman wearing a black coat with a white fur collar.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch shows a woman with short, dark hair and bold red lipstick wearing the coat, alongside a simple line drawing of the coat on a hanger. The image conveys a sense of style and fashion.

Technique & Style

The coat is rendered in loose, confident strokes, suggesting a spontaneous and expressive artistic approach. The handwriting in the corner includes the title 'Sambor' and a date, although the latter is difficult to decipher.

History & Provenance

The sketch is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Marie-Louise Carven founded the fashion house Carven in 1945 and was a pioneer in introducing prêt-à-porter lines among Parisian couturiers.