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Conchita, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Conchita

Marie-Louise Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Conchita 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 image is a drawing of a woman in a black dress, with a white hat and heels. The dress is knee-length and has a sweetheart neckline, with a full skirt and a fitted waist. The woman's arms are bent at the elbows, and her hands are clasped together in front of her. To the left of the woman is a sketch of a corset, with a series of lines indicating the laces. The background of the image is a light beige color, with a darker beige border around the edges. The drawing is titled "Conchita" and is held at the Museum of Ethnography. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.

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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