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Pervenche, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Pervenche

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Pervenche is a 1956 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?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a simple, fitted dress with short sleeves and a high collar. The dress has a row of buttons down the front and a light pattern on the skirt. Her arms are crossed, and she stands with her legs apart. The artist signed it "Pervenche" in the top right corner. The drawing uses loose, quick lines to show the shape and fabric. Check out the artist Marie-Louise Carven next.

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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