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Poisson scie, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1952

Poisson scie

Marie-Louise Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Poisson scie 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

The image depicts a woman wearing a brown outfit, consisting of a jacket and pants. The jacket features a collar and a peplum hem, while the pants are straight-legged. The woman's left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on her hip, and her right arm is extended to the side. The drawing is rendered in brown hues, with black lines used to define the contours of the woman's body and the folds of her clothing. 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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