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Luciole, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1960

Luciole

Marie-Louise Carven

1960

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

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Overview

Luciole is a 1960 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?
1960
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a black dress, facing to the right. She has short dark hair and is wearing high heels. The dress is sleeveless and has a low back, with a slight train at the back. To the right of the woman is a simple drawing of a dress on a mannequin. The background is a plain beige color. The woman's dress appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly satin or silk. The drawing of the dress on the mannequin is very simple, with only the basic shape of the dress indicated. The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Marie-Louise Carven.

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