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Frangipane, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Frangipane

Marie-Louise Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Frangipane is a 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Sleeveles, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image is a drawing of a woman in a yellow dress, with a matching hat and heels. The dress has a full skirt and a fitted bodice, and the woman is posed with one hand on her hip. The drawing is done in a simple, elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The woman's face is not fully detailed, but her expression is serene and confident. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. The drawing is attributed to Marie-Louise Carven, and it is held at the Museum of Ethnography. If you're interested in learning more about Carven's work, you might want to look up the artist 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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