Baolac
1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Baolac is a 1959 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a dress, with a small sketch of the dress to the right. The woman has short hair and is wearing a patterned dress with a collar and short sleeves. The dress is knee-length and flared, with a subtle pattern of darker shapes on a lighter background. The woman's body is turned to the right, with her left arm at her side and her right arm bent at the elbow. Her left leg is straight, while her right leg is slightly bent. The overall pose is relaxed and casual. The small sketch of the dress to the right shows the same pattern and collar, but without the woman's body. This drawing is likely a study for a fashion design, showcasing the details of the dress. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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