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Coeur de palmier, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1963

Coeur de palmier

Marie-Louise Carven

1963

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

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Overview

Coeur de palmier is a 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Palm Fibre, 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 shows a woman wearing a sleeveless dress with a bow at the top. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she is wearing heels. The dress is a light beige color, and the background of the drawing is a slightly darker beige. The woman's pose is relaxed, with her weight shifted onto one leg. Her arms are at her sides, and her head is turned slightly to the left. The overall effect of the drawing is one of elegance and sophistication. To learn more about the artist who created this work, 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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