Bourgeon
1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Bourgeon is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Button, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This is a quick sketch of a woman in a simple, flowing dress. The dress has a deep V-neck and short sleeves, with a row of small black buttons down the front. The skirt flares out slightly, and she’s wearing low-heeled shoes. The lines are loose and sketchy, with watercolor shading for shadows. The name *Bourgeon* is scrawled in the corner—it’s French for “bud,” maybe hinting at new styles or growth. The drawing feels like a quick idea rather than a finished work. If you like this sketchy style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build detail with lines.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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