Jais
1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Jais is a 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Ensemble, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This painting depicts a woman in a plaid dress, with her left arm extended and her right arm bent at the elbow. She is wearing white gloves and high heels. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's dress is a dark plaid pattern, with a full skirt that falls just below her knees. Her hair is styled in a short, sleek bob. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. The painting is a beautiful example of the artist's use of color and composition. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
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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