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'Florence', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1949

'Florence'

Marie-Louise Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Florence' is a 1949 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?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image shows a drawing of a woman wearing a black dress with a white skirt underneath. The dress has a strap over her right shoulder and a corseted waist with buttons down the front. Her left hand is on her hip, and her right arm is bent at the elbow. She is wearing high heels and has short hair. The woman is drawn in a simple, elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. This drawing is reminiscent of the work of 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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