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Véra cruz, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1958

Véra cruz

Marie-Louise Carven

1958

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

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Overview

Véra cruz is a 1958 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?
1958
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in a stylish outfit. She’s wearing a dark, patterned top with a fur collar, a short skirt, and high-heeled shoes. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she’s holding a small object in her right hand. The drawing is loose and quick, with bold lines and simple shading. The focus is on the clothes, not the face, giving it a clean, modern look. Next, check out womenswear from the 1930s to see how fashion influenced art.

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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