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Sarrau, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957

Sarrau

Marie-Louise Carven

1957

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

Smock Stone

Dominant colour

Overview

Sarrau is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Smock, 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 features a woman in a blue plaid dress with a collar and a belt around her waist. She is wearing heels and has her hands behind her back. To the right of the woman is a sketch of a dress on a mannequin. The woman's dress is a deep blue color with black stripes, and it appears to be made of a thick fabric. The dress is knee-length and has a fitted waist, accentuating the woman's figure. The woman's hair is styled in a short bob, and she has a pearl earring in her left ear. The painting is a simple yet elegant depiction of a woman in a stylish dress. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, 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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