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Janissaire, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Janissaire

Marie-Louise Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Janissaire is a 1953 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?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image presents a drawing of a woman in a yellow dress, with her left hand on her hip and her right arm extended outward. The dress features a high neckline and long sleeves, and the woman wears high heels. The background of the image is a light beige color. The woman's pose suggests confidence and poise, and the simplicity of the background allows the viewer to focus on the subject. The use of yellow for the dress adds a touch of warmth and vibrancy to the image. To learn more about the artist behind this drawing, 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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