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'Narcisse', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Narcisse'

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Narcisse' 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

The image depicts a woman in a dress, with her arms raised and hands clasped together. The dress is light-colored with white dots and a full skirt. The woman's face is not clearly visible, but she appears to be wearing high heels. The drawing is done in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. The image is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven, titled 'Narcisse', created in 1951. For more information on the artist's style and technique, you can 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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