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'Rodrigue', by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

'Rodrigue'

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

'Rodrigue' is a 1951 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?
1951
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image shows a drawing of a woman in a black outfit. She is wearing a hat and a long-sleeved jacket with a skirt. The jacket has a belt around the waist and a collar. The woman is also wearing white gloves. The background of the drawing is white. The woman's outfit is detailed, with lines and shapes that give it texture and depth. The drawing is done in a simple style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about fashion illustration, you might want to check out 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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