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'Paloma', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Paloma'

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Paloma' is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, 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

This is a drawing of a woman wearing a dress. The woman is standing with her left hand on her hip and her right arm resting on a railing. She is wearing a white dress with a black and green pattern, a wide-brimmed hat, and heels. The dress is sleeveless and has a square neckline. The background of the drawing is off-white. The woman's pose and the style of her dress suggest that the drawing is from the mid-20th century. The artist has used bold lines and simple shapes to create a sense of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this drawing, 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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