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Carmousse, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1952

Carmousse

Marie-Louise Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Carmousse is a 1952 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?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image shows a watercolor drawing of a woman in a stylish outfit. The woman is wearing a belted jacket with a collar and a matching skirt. Her hands are on her hips, and she has a confident expression. The drawing is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and soft colors. The woman's outfit is a key part of the drawing, and it gives us a sense of the time period and the style of the era. The belted jacket and skirt are typical of 1950s fashion, and the woman's confident expression suggests that she is a strong and independent individual. If you're interested in learning more about fashion and art, you might want to explore the subject of womenswear.

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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