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Billet doux, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963

Billet doux

Marie-Louise Carven

1963

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

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Overview

Billet doux is a 1963 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?
1963
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a drawing of a woman dressed in a light-colored outfit, consisting of a jacket and a skirt. She is wearing a hat and heels, and her hands are by her sides. The drawing is done in a simple style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The woman's outfit appears to be a formal ensemble, possibly from the 1960s. The drawing is titled "Billet doux" and is attributed to Marie-Louise Carven. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you might want to 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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