1957
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Madame Tallien is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
The painting depicts a woman in a dress, with the title "Madame Tallien" written above her. The woman is wearing a floral dress with a bow at the waist, and her hair is styled in an updo. She is holding a purse in her right hand. The woman's dress is a light-colored floral pattern, and her shoes are high heels. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps to focus attention on the woman. The painting is a drawing, and the artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
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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