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Pieuvre, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1952

Pieuvre

Marie-Louise Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Pieuvre is a 1952 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?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image is a drawing of a woman wearing a black dress and gloves, with her right hand raised to her face. The dress has a plunging neckline and a full skirt, and the woman's hair is styled in a short, curly bob. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. The woman's pose and attire suggest that she may be a model or a fashion illustration, and the level of detail in the drawing indicates that it was created with care and attention. The use of a light beige background helps to highlight the woman's features and the details of her clothing. 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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