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Etoile des mers, by Marie-Louise Carven, unspecified, 1952

Etoile des mers

Marie-Louise Carven

1952

unspecified

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

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Overview

Etoile des mers is a 1952 unspecified by Marie-Louise Carven, a Tachisme work, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1952 · Tachisme
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a deep V-neck and wide sleeves. The dress is mostly white but has a dark waistband and loose, trailing fabric at the bottom. The lines are loose and quick, like a quick sketch. The title *Etoile des mers* means "star of the seas" in French, which might hint at something dreamy or elegant. If you like this style, 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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