Open full image Pin
Maryvonne, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1955

Maryvonne

Marie-Louise Carven

1955

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

Dominant colour

Overview

Maryvonne is a 1955 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?
1955
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress, with her left hand on her hip and her right arm bent at the elbow. She is wearing white heels and has short brown hair. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's dress is a dark blue color with a black belt around her waist. It has a collar and buttons down the front, and the sleeves are long and fitted. The dress is knee-length and has a full skirt. The painting is a drawing, and the artist has used a technique to create texture and depth in the image. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. You might also like to explore more works by the artist 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.

See the richer artist page

More by Marie-Louise Carven

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app