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Rayons d'or, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Rayons d'or

Marie-Louise Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Rayons d'or is a 1953 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Gold, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1953
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 gray dress with yellow accents, standing with her left hand on her hip. The dress features a V-neckline and a full skirt, and the woman's dark hair is styled in a short, sleek manner. She wears white heels and has her right leg extended behind her. The dress is rendered in a range of grays, from light to dark, with the yellow accents adding a pop of color. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. For more information on the artist behind this work, 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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