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Sainte Sophie, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Sainte Sophie

Marie-Louise Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Sainte Sophie is a 1953 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?
1953
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 in a wedding dress, with the title "Sainte Sophie" written above her. The woman is shown in profile, facing left, and is wearing a long, white dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. She has short, dark hair and is holding a bouquet of flowers in her left hand. The drawing is rendered in a simple, yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, suggesting a sense of refinement and poise. For more information on the artist behind this piece, 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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