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Providence, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1962

Providence

Marie-Louise Carven

1962

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

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Overview

Providence is a 1962 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?
1962
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing features a woman in a dress, with her back turned to the viewer. The woman's hair is styled in a ponytail, and she is wearing a black dress with a low back and a ruffled skirt. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, and her right arm is extended behind her. The dress is adorned with small stars and has a bow at the back. The woman is also wearing high heels with stars on them. The background of the drawing is white, with the word "Providence" written in the top-right corner. The drawing is a beautiful example of fashion illustration, and it showcases the artist's skill in capturing the details of clothing and accessories. 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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