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Gentiane, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Gentiane

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Gentiane 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

This drawing shows a woman wearing a dress and hat. The dress is dark blue with white stripes, and it has a white collar and a belt around the waist. The hat is white with a black band around it. The woman is standing with her hands by her sides. The drawing is simple but detailed, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's work, you might want to 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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