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Saumon, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Saumon

Marie-Louise Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Saumon is a 1953 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?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a pink dress, standing with her left hand on a pedestal and her right hand on her hip. She is wearing a pair of white gloves and high heels. The dress is a light pink color with a V-neckline and a full skirt that falls just below her knees. The woman's dark hair is styled in a short bob, and she has a yellow lip color. The background of the painting is a plain off-white color, which helps to focus attention on the woman and her dress. The painting is a drawing, likely created with pencil or ink, and features a simple yet elegant style. The artist has used subtle shading to create depth and dimension in the image. To learn more about the artist's use of simple yet elegant styles, 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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