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Talma, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1957

Talma

Marie-Louise Carven

1957

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

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Overview

Talma is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Stone, 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

This drawing, titled Talma, presents a woman in a long coat with a collar, her left hand raised to her face. The coat appears to be knee-length, and she wears high heels. A smaller drawing of the back of the coat is positioned to the right of the woman. The woman's attire and pose suggest a sense of elegance and poise. The drawing style is simple yet effective in conveying the subject's demeanor. 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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