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Chow-chow, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963

Chow-chow

Marie-Louise Carven

1963

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

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Overview

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

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman in a dress, with her left hand on her hip and her right hand by her side. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a short-sleeved dress with a V-neckline and a pencil skirt. The dress appears to be a light-colored fabric with darker accents. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, 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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