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Légère, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Légère

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Légère is a 1956 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?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman in a flowing white dress with yellow and white flowers. She has short red hair and is wearing white gloves and high heels. The woman's body is facing the left side of the image, but her head is turned to face the viewer. The dress is strapless and has a full skirt that falls just below the woman's knees. The flowers on the dress are scattered randomly, giving the impression of a carefree and playful design. The background of the drawing is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the details of the woman's dress and accessories. The drawing is a beautiful representation of a woman in a elegant yet playful outfit. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, 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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