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'Flamant rose', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Flamant rose'

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Flamant rose' is a 1951 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?
1951
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 pink dress, with her left leg extended and her right arm resting on a chair. The dress features a low neckline and a full skirt, and the woman's dark hair is styled in a short, curly bob. She wears white high heels and has a confident expression on her face. The background of the image is a plain beige color, which helps to focus attention on the woman and her dress. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, as if the woman is posing for a fashion photograph. The image appears to be a drawing, possibly created using a technique such as cross-hatching or stippling. The level of detail and the use of shading suggest a high degree of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about the artist behind this image, 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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