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Messidor, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Messidor

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Messidor 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 image depicts a woman in a green plaid dress, standing with her left hand on her hip and her right hand touching her head. The dress is knee-length and has short sleeves, with a high neckline and a belt around the waist. The woman is wearing white gloves and a white hat. The drawing is rendered in a simple, yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. This piece by Marie-Louise Carven showcases her skill in capturing the essence of high fashion, and invites the viewer to explore more of her work.

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