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St James, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1951

St James

Marie-Louise Carven

1951

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

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Overview

St James 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 depicts a woman wearing a long, light-colored dress with a matching hat and heels. Her hands are placed on her hips, and she is facing to the left. The dress has a collar and buttons down the front, with a belt around her waist. The background of the image is a light color, which helps the woman stand out. The woman's outfit appears to be from a specific time period, possibly the 1950s or 1960s, based on the style of the dress and hat. The drawing is done in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal details. The image is a beautiful representation of women's fashion from a bygone era. To learn more about 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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