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Primerose, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957

Primerose

Marie-Louise Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Primerose is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Button, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1957
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting features a woman dressed in a pink suit, with a matching skirt and jacket. The jacket has a collar and buttons down the front, and the woman is wearing gloves and high heels. Her hair is styled in an updo. The woman is shown from the front, with her body facing forward and her head turned slightly to the side. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the woman's pink outfit. The painting appears to be a fashion illustration, showcasing the woman's stylish attire. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it may have been created as a design concept for a clothing line or fashion magazine. To learn more about the artist's work, explore the portfolio of 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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