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Robe à carreaux rouge avec noeud sur la poitrine, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957

Robe à carreaux rouge avec noeud sur la poitrine

Marie-Louise Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Robe à carreaux rouge avec noeud sur la poitrine is a 1957 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?
1957
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a drawing of a woman wearing a red plaid dress with a bow on the chest. The dress is knee-length and has a full skirt, with the woman's left leg slightly bent. Her right arm is raised, and her left arm is at her side. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. The woman's hair is styled in a short bob, and she is wearing white gloves. The dress has a fitted bodice with a full skirt, and the plaid pattern is made up of red and white stripes. The bow on the chest is tied in a neat knot. The drawing is done in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. 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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