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'Potager', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Potager'

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Potager' is a 1951 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?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

In the image, a woman is depicted wearing a blue dress with a floral pattern. The dress has a V-neckline and is sleeveless, with a full skirt that falls just below the knee. The woman's hands are on her hips, and she is standing with one leg slightly bent. The dress is rendered in a watercolor style, with soft brushstrokes and muted colors. The background of the image is a pale yellow, which provides a subtle contrast to the blue of the dress. The image is a drawing titled "Potager" by Marie-Louise Carven, created in 1951. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography. If you're interested in learning more about the subject of womenswear, you can explore the museum's collection.

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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