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Indigo, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Indigo

Marie-Louise Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Indigo is a 1958 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?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a long, dark blue coat with a wide collar and a belt around the waist. The coat is knee-length and has a subtle sheen to it, suggesting a smooth fabric. The woman's hair is styled in a neat, short bob, and she wears high heels that add to her overall elegance. To the left of the woman is a simple line drawing of the back of the coat, which provides a useful comparison to the more detailed front view. The overall effect of the image is one of understated sophistication, with the dark blue coat and sleek hairstyle combining to create a sense of refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this image, 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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