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Agnès, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1955

Agnès

Marie-Louise Carven

1955

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

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Overview

Agnès is a 1955 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?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting features a woman in a red dress, with her body facing left and her head turned to the right. The dress has a high neckline and short sleeves, with a flared skirt that falls just below the knee. The woman's hair is styled in a neat bob, and she wears high heels. The woman's pose suggests a sense of confidence and poise, as if she is striding purposefully across the room. The red dress adds a pop of color to the otherwise neutral background, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. This piece might be compared to works by 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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