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Cléo, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Cléo

Marie-Louise Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Cléo is a 1958 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?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a flowing red dress with a fitted bodice and a wide, flared skirt. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she’s standing with one arm outstretched. The dress has a simple neckline and short sleeves, giving it a clean, elegant look. In the corner, there’s a smaller drawing of the dress’s back view, showing how it fastens. The artist used loose, quick lines to capture the movement of the fabric. The red stands out against the light background, making the dress look even more dynamic. Want to see more by this artist? Check out 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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