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Délices, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Délices

Marie-Louise Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Délices is a 1953 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?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a white dress with green gloves, standing with her left hand on her hip. The woman has dark hair and is wearing dangling earrings. The background of the painting is a solid beige color. The woman's dress is a long, flowing gown with a low neckline and a draped design. Her green gloves are long and extend up to her elbows. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. The painting is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to explore the work of 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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