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Lucrèce, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Lucrèce

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Lucrèce is a 1956 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?
1956
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 red and black dress, with her body facing to the right and her head turned to the left. The dress is sleeveless and features a full skirt, with the woman's right arm bent at the elbow and her hand resting on her hip. Her left arm is extended downward, with her hand wearing a white glove. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears white high heels. The background of the drawing is a light beige color, with a darker beige border around the edges. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this drawing, you might want to 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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