1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Piquant' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
The painting 'Piquant' by Marie-Louise Carven depicts a woman in a long dress, standing with her left hand on her hip and her right hand resting on a table. The dress is long-sleeved and has a full skirt, with a belt around the waist. The woman's face is not visible, as she is turned away from the viewer. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The woman's pose is relaxed and confident, conveying a sense of poise and sophistication. The painting is a beautiful example of Marie-Louise Carven's skill as an artist, and it would be interesting to explore more of her work, particularly her use of technique in cross-hatching and stippling.
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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