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Quadrille, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1952

Quadrille

Marie-Louise Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Quadrille is a 1952 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?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a black dress with a white bow at the top, standing with her left hand on her chest and her right hand on her hip. She is wearing black gloves and earrings, and has her hair pulled back. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's dress is a dark, almost black color, and it appears to be made of a textured material. The white bow at the top of the dress adds a touch of elegance to the overall design. The woman's pose suggests that she is confident and poised. The painting is a beautiful example of fashion illustration, and it showcases the artist's attention to detail and skill with color and composition. If you're interested in learning more about fashion illustration, you might want to check out the work of artist 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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