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Mercédès, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

Mercédès

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

Mercédès is a 1951 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?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman in a black dress with white ruffled sleeves. The dress has a low neckline and a peplum waist, and the woman's arms are at her sides. The background is a plain beige color. The woman's face is not visible, and her body is posed in a relaxed manner. The overall effect of the drawing is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this drawing, 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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