Tamaris was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1951.

Where can I see Tamaris?

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

Artwork

Tamaris

Marie-Louise Carven , 1951

Tamaris is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Tamaris is a fashion sketch created by French designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1951. The piece features a woman wearing a loose, knee-length striped dress, rendered in pencil and watercolor.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman dressed in a Carven design, showcasing the designer's emphasis on petite women's fashion. The relaxed, everyday pose suggests a focus on accessible, modern clothing.

Technique & Style

The sketch exhibits quick, expressive lines with pencil and watercolor. The uneven stripes and simple, sketchy quality reflect a rapid, possibly conceptual, drawing style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (est. 1945), Tamaris is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Context

Tamaris represents Carven's contribution to the evolution of Parisian couture, notably through her early adoption of prêt-à-porter lines, making high-fashion more accessible.