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'Magnolia', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1949

'Magnolia'

Marie-Louise Carven

1949

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

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Overview

'Magnolia' is a 1949 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?
1949
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting shows a woman wearing a long, flowing dress with large white flowers on it. The dress is a light purple color with small white dots all over it. The woman's arms are raised, and her head is turned to the side. She has long dark hair. The dress is the main focus of the painting, with the woman's face and body not as detailed. The flowers on the dress are big and white, with a small purple center. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting is called 'Magnolia' and was made by Marie-Louise Carven in 1949. It's a drawing that uses techniques like cross-hatching and stippling to create texture and depth. If you want to see more of Marie-Louise Carven's work, you can check out her other paintings and drawings.

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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