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Andorre, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Andorre

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Andorre is a 1956 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?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting features a woman wearing a dress with a black and white pattern, standing with her left hand on her hip and her right hand raised to her face. The dress is knee-length and has a fitted waist, with a full skirt that falls just below the knee. The woman's hair is styled in a neat bob, and she wears white gloves that reach up to her elbows. The background of the painting is a solid beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the woman's dress. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the woman's pose and attire conveying a sense of refinement and poise. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, look up 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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