'Algues'
1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Algues' is a 1949 by Carven, depicting womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a dark, tailored suit with a wide-leg trouser and a big hat. The jacket has two buttons and a small pocket with a pearl-like detail. Her pose is loose, one hand resting on her hip, the other dangling. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines—almost like a fashion doodle. The hat’s brim is drawn with messy strokes, giving it a lived-in feel. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
