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Guipure, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1959

Guipure

Marie-Louise Carven

1959

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

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Overview

Guipure is a 1959 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?
1959
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 wearing a blue plaid coat and skirt. The woman is facing to the left, with her head turned to the right. She has short hair and is wearing high heels. The coat has a collar and buttons down the front, and the skirt is pleated. To the right of the woman is a simple line drawing of the back of the coat. The drawing is done in a simple, elegant style, with clean lines and minimal detail. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, 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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