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Tailleur gris, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1956

Tailleur gris

Marie-Louise Carven

1956

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

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Overview

Tailleur gris is a 1956 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?
1956
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image presents a drawing of a woman attired in a gray suit, consisting of a jacket and a skirt. Her hair is styled in a short bob, and she wears high heels. The suit features a subtle dark trim around the edges of the jacket and the hem of the skirt. The woman's left hand is positioned at her side, while her right hand is obscured from view. The drawing is executed in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal embellishments. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore 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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