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Cours St Simon, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1955

Cours St Simon

Marie-Louise Carven

1955

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

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Overview

Cours St Simon is a 1955 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting depicts a woman dressed in a blue suit, complete with a white blouse and heels. Her dark hair is styled in a neat bob, and she wears white gloves. The background of the image is a plain beige color. The woman's attire appears to be formal, suggesting that she may be attending a special event or occasion. The overall style of the painting is reminiscent of fashion illustrations from the mid-20th century. 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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