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Robe noire à bretelles et deux larges poches brodées sur la jupe, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1959

Robe noire à bretelles et deux larges poches brodées sur la jupe

Marie-Louise Carven

1959

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

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Robe noire à bretelles et deux larges poches brodées sur la jupe is a 1959 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?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a simple black dress with thin straps and a fitted waist. The skirt is long and flared, with two large pockets that have a small embroidered design on them. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she’s holding the pockets slightly open. The drawing looks like a quick study of a garment, maybe for a fashion design. The lines are loose and confident, focusing on shape rather than detail. If you like this style, check out 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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