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'Banane', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1949

'Banane'

Marie-Louise Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Banane' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting 'Banane' by Marie-Louise Carven is a drawing that showcases a woman in a dress. The woman's face is not visible, and she is wearing a large hat that covers her head and neck. Her dress is a light color and has a bow at the top. The woman's body is drawn in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal details. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps to highlight the woman's figure. This painting is a beautiful example of Marie-Louise Carven's work, and it is held at the Museum of Ethnography. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up cross-hatching.

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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