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Minotaure, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Minotaure

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Minotaure is a 1956 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?
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 long, dark dress with her hands clasped together in front of her. She has short white hair and is wearing high heels. The background is a light beige color. The woman's dress appears to be sleeveless, and she is wearing a belt around her waist. Her hands are positioned in front of her, with her fingers interlaced. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. The simplicity of the drawing allows the viewer to focus on the woman's pose and expression. To learn more about the artist's technique, you might want to explore the work of 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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