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Canevas, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1959

Canevas

Marie-Louise Carven

1959

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

Floral Bustier Floral Pattern

Dominant colour

Overview

Canevas is a 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting depicts a woman wearing a white dress with a floral pattern. The dress has a strapless design and a full skirt, and the woman is shown with her hands on her hips. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's dress is the main focus of the painting, and it is rendered in a detailed and realistic style. The floral pattern on the dress is made up of small, delicate flowers that are scattered across the fabric. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. For more information on the artist's use of floral patterns, 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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