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Robe à motif floral jaune et violet, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957

Robe à motif floral jaune et violet

Marie-Louise Carven

1957

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

Floral Floral Pattern

Dominant colour

Overview

Robe à motif floral jaune et violet is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Floral Pattern, 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 painting depicts a woman wearing a floral dress, with a yellow and purple floral pattern. The woman has short brown hair and is wearing a dress with a full skirt and a belt around the waist. She is also wearing white gloves and high heels. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting is a drawing, and the artist has used a variety of techniques to create texture and depth. The flowers on the dress are depicted in a loose, expressive style, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography, where it can be viewed by the public. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of floral patterns, 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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