'Duchesse d'Alençon'
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Duchesse d'Alençon' is a 1951 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, dark dress with ornate embroidery on the chest and sleeves. Her pose is confident, with one hand on her hip and the other holding a small bag. The dress has a high collar and a long train, giving it a formal, elegant look. The artist signed it "Carven," which is also the name of a famous fashion designer. The loose, quick brushstrokes suggest this might be a fashion drawing rather than a detailed portrait. Look up Carven to see how this sketch connects to their real clothing designs.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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