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Longchamp, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Longchamp

Marie-Louise Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Longchamp 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

This sketch shows a woman in a loose, white outfit with a leaf-like pattern. She’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat tilted to one side and holding a small bag. The drawing is simple, with quick lines and soft shading. The outfit looks like something you’d wear in warm weather, maybe for a casual outing. The artist focused on the shape and movement of the clothes, not tiny details. Check out womenswear from the 1920s to see how styles like this changed over time.

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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