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Oréade, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Oréade

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Oréade 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 painting depicts a woman in a green dress with a full skirt, standing with her left leg crossed over her right. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and her left arm is extended downward. The woman's face is not visible, and she is wearing white gloves and high heels. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's dress is adorned with a pattern of dark green leaves and vines, and the skirt is flared outward. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. To learn more about the artist's work, 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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