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Hortensia, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1955

Hortensia

Marie-Louise Carven

1955

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

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Overview

Hortensia is a 1955 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?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a long, pink dress with a floral pattern. The woman is facing to the right, with her left arm bent and her hand near her face. She has short hair and is wearing a white glove on her left hand. The dress is strapless and has a bow at the waist. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The overall style of the painting is elegant and refined. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of sophistication and poise. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, 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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