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Tourterelle, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1952

Tourterelle

Marie-Louise Carven

1952

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

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Overview

Tourterelle is a 1952 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?
Marie-Louise Carven
When & what style?
1952
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This image is a drawing of a woman in a long skirt and jacket. The woman is facing to the left, with her head turned slightly to the right. She has short hair and is wearing a long, pleated skirt and a jacket with buttons down the front. The drawing is done in a simple style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The woman's pose is relaxed, with her weight shifted onto one leg. Her arms are bent at the elbows, with her hands held out to the sides. The background of the drawing is plain, with no visible details or textures. The drawing is a simple yet elegant portrayal of a woman in a stylish outfit. To learn more about the artist's work, 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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