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Chatelaine, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Chatelaine

Marie-Louise Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Chatelaine is a 1953 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman wearing a long, dark blue dress with a square neckline and short sleeves. The dress is adorned with white flowers and has a full skirt. The woman's face is not visible, and her arms are at her sides. She is standing in front of a plain background. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal details. The use of a limited color palette adds to the overall sense of simplicity and sophistication. The artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the drawing. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of artist 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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