1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Luxembourg is a 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Bodice, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
The painting depicts a woman wearing a black dress with a white collar and a matching hat. She is also wearing white gloves and heels. Her left hand is on her hip, and her right hand is raised to her chin. The woman's dress has a full skirt and a fitted bodice. The dress is buttoned down the front, and the buttons are visible. The woman's hat is a simple design that covers her hair. The painting is a drawing, and the artist has used a range of lines and shading to create depth and texture. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. To learn more about the artist's use of cross-hatching, explore 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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