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Pâquerette, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957

Pâquerette

Marie-Louise Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Pâquerette is a 1957 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?
1957
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing features a woman in a sleeveless dress, her head turned slightly to the side. The dress is knee-length and has a pattern of small white flowers or dots. The woman's right arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on her hip. Her left arm is extended downward, with her hand hidden from view. The background of the drawing is a plain, off-white color, which helps to focus attention on the woman's figure. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with clean lines and minimal detail. 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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