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Mentor, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Mentor

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Mentor is a 1956 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?
1956
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 black dress, standing with her feet together and her arms at her sides. She is wearing white gloves and has a small earring in her left ear. The dress is sleeveless and has a high neckline, with a belt around the waist. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's face is not visible, and the focus of the painting appears to be on her clothing and posture. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to 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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