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'Prado', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Prado'

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

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

About this work

This image depicts a woman in a stylish outfit, with a large hat and a dark blue dress featuring a white collar and a matching belt. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and her left hand holds a brown object. The background is a plain off-white color. The woman's attire and the style of the drawing suggest a mid-20th-century influence. The simplicity of the background allows the viewer to focus on the subject's fashion and pose. 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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