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Robe d'un soir, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Robe d'un soir

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Robe d'un soir is a 1956 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?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long dress, with a white and orange patterned top and a flowing orange skirt. The dress is drawn in a simple style, with bold lines and minimal details. The woman's face is not shown, and her body is simplified into basic shapes. The dress is the main focus of the painting, and it's drawn in a way that makes it look elegant and sophisticated. The use of bold lines and simple shapes gives the painting a sense of simplicity and clarity. If you like this style of drawing, you might also like the work of 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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