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Mauresque, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Mauresque

Marie-Louise Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Mauresque is a 1958 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?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image presents a drawing of a woman in a dress, accompanied by a smaller drawing of the dress's back. The woman has short hair and is depicted wearing high heels. The dress features a square neckline and three-quarter-length sleeves, with a belt around the waist. The smaller drawing to the right shows the back of the dress, which includes a belt. The drawing is rendered in various shades of brown, with the woman's skin tone depicted in a lighter shade. The background of the image is a solid beige color. The image appears to be a fashion illustration, showcasing a stylish outfit. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, 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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