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Nautonier, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1959

Nautonier

Marie-Louise Carven

1959

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

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Overview

Nautonier is a 1959 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Sleeveles, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting features a woman in a sleeveless dress, her left hand resting on her hip. The dress is a mix of brown, black, and white hues, with a flared skirt that falls just below her knees. She wears high heels and has short hair. To the right of the woman is a simple drawing of a dress on a mannequin. The background of the painting is a plain white, which helps to focus attention on the woman and her dress. The overall style of the painting is simple yet elegant, with clean lines and minimal details. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, 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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