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Barbara, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1964

Barbara

Marie-Louise Carven

1964

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

Coral Glass Multicolored Swimsuit

Dominant colour

Overview

Barbara is a 1964 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Coral, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1964
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a woman in a swimsuit. She has short, white hair and is wearing sunglasses with red frames. Her swimsuit is orange with a blue and yellow pattern. She is standing with her left hand on her hip. The drawing is done in a simple style, with bold lines and bright colors. The woman's face is not detailed, but her pose suggests confidence and poise. The drawing 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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