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Egypte, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1959

Egypte

Marie-Louise Carven

1959

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

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Overview

Egypte is a 1959 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?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image presents a drawing of a woman in a white dress, accompanied by a smaller sketch of the dress's back. The woman stands with her left leg slightly bent, facing forward, and is depicted wearing a sleeveless dress with a pleated skirt and a matching turban. Her attire is rendered in white, while her skin tone is a warm brown. The smaller sketch of the dress's back is positioned to the right of the main figure, providing a detailed view of the garment's design. The background of the image is a clean white, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricate details of the drawing. For more information on the artist's work, consider exploring the creations 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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