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Les lanciers, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Les lanciers

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Les lanciers 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

The painting depicts a woman in a light blue dress with white gloves and high heels. The dress has a square neckline and a full skirt, and the woman is posed with one arm raised and the other at her side. The woman's face is not visible, and the background of the painting is a solid color. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. This painting is reminiscent of the work of other artists who have depicted women in formal attire. For more information, look up the artist 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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