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Tailleur noir, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1959

Tailleur noir

Marie-Louise Carven

1959

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

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Overview

Tailleur noir is a 1959 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?
1959
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a black dress, with her left arm extended and her right hand on her hip. The dress is a simple, knee-length design with a collar and long sleeves. The woman's hair is styled in a short, neat bob, and she wears high heels. The background of the image is a plain, off-white color. The woman's pose and attire suggest a sense of confidence and sophistication. The simplicity of the dress and the woman's hairstyle also give the image a sense of timelessness. 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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