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Fanfan, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

Fanfan

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Fanfan 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 quick sketch shows a woman in a simple, elegant outfit. She wears a dark jacket with a belt over a long, flowing gray skirt. The skirt flares out at the bottom, and she holds a folded cloth in one hand. The drawing is loose and sketchy, with light pencil strokes. The name "Fanfan" is written at the top, likely the outfit’s name. If you like this style of fashion drawing, look up womenswear to see more examples.

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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