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Alpaga, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Alpaga

Marie-Louise Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Alpaga is a 1958 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?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a woman wearing a light-colored outfit, with a jacket and a skirt. The woman is drawn in a simple style, with a focus on the clothes she's wearing. There's also a drawing of the back of the jacket and a close-up of the skirt on either side of the main figure. The drawing is done in a simple, elegant style, with clean lines and minimal details. The focus is clearly on the clothes, which are rendered in a realistic way. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about fashion illustration, you might want to check out the work of 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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