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'Matinal', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1949

'Matinal'

Marie-Louise Carven

1949

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

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Overview

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

About this work

The image depicts a woman wearing a plaid dress with a white collar and cuffs, featuring a tassel on the front. The dress is cinched at the waist with a belt, and the sleeves are rolled up to the elbows. The woman's arms are outstretched to the sides, and her head is turned slightly to the right. The background of the image is a light beige color. The drawing is done in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The use of plaid and the tassel on the dress add a touch of sophistication to the overall design. The image is a drawing titled 'Matinal' by Marie-Louise Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography. To learn more about the artist's work, 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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