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Vivandière, by Marie-Louise Carven, 1953

Vivandière

Marie-Louise Carven

1953

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

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Overview

Vivandière is a 1953 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?
1953
Where can I see it?
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing depicts a woman in a red dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. The dress is fitted at the waist and falls just below the knee. The woman's dark hair is styled in a short, neat bob, and she wears a bracelet on her left wrist and earrings. Her right hand is on her hip, while her left arm is extended to the side. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with clean lines and minimal shading. 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 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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