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'Escurial', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Escurial'

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Escurial' is a 1951 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?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image shows a fashion drawing of a woman in a black outfit. She's wearing a black hat, a black jacket with white embroidery on the shoulders, and a black skirt. Her left hand is on her hip, and her right hand is by her side. The background is white. The drawing is done in black and white, with some subtle shading to give the outfit some depth. The embroidery on the jacket is intricate and detailed, with a floral pattern that adds a touch of elegance to the overall design. If you're interested in learning more about fashion drawings like this one, you might want to check out the work of artist 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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