1963
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Beyrouth is a 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Breech, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
The image depicts a woman with her back turned, facing left. She has a low bun and is wearing a white blouse with puffy sleeves, red pants with buttons down the side, and red shoes. The background is white, and the word "BEYROUTH" is written in the top-right corner. The woman's posture suggests she is leaning against something, possibly a table or wall, with her left hand resting on it. The overall style of the drawing is simple yet elegant, with clean lines and minimal details. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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