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Pigeon, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1960

Pigeon

Marie-Louise Carven

1960

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

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Overview

Pigeon is a 1960 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?
1960
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image depicts a drawing of a woman in a gray suit, with a skirt and jacket, accessorized with black gloves. Her brown hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a gold necklace. The suit is rendered in various shades of gray, with the jacket featuring a lapel and buttons down the front. The drawing is detailed, with the artist paying close attention to the folds of the fabric and the texture of the gloves. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. 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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