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Prince de Galles, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Prince de Galles

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Prince de Galles is a 1956 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?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a simple, loose outfit. She’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat in bright orange, a light-gray jacket with a plaid pattern, and matching pants. Her legs are long and straight, and she’s holding a small orange bag in one hand. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines to keep things clean and easy to read. The colors pop against the plain background, making the outfit stand out. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next to see how artists build shading with lines.

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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