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Europe, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Europe

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Europe is a 1956 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?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a white dress, with her right hand raised to her face and her left hand on her hip. She is wearing white gloves and heels, and has short red hair. The background of the image is a light beige color. The woman's dress is a fitted, knee-length design with buttons down the front and a collar. Her posture suggests confidence and poise. The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication. This image is reminiscent of the work of Marie-Louise Carven, a French fashion designer known for her elegant and sophisticated designs.

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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