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Belphégor, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Belphégor

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Belphégor 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

This sketch shows a woman in a simple black outfit. She’s wearing a fitted jacket with a belt, a full skirt, and low-heeled shoes. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s holding a small bag in one hand. The drawing is loose and quick, with watercolor shading to show shadows. The name *Belphégor* is scrawled in the corner—maybe the outfit’s name or a code. If you like fashion sketches, check out womenswear from the same era.

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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