'Femina'
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Femina' 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, strapless gown with a fitted bodice and a wide, flowing skirt. The dress is light gray with a few darker brushstrokes for texture, and the skirt flares out dramatically. She holds her arms out slightly, giving the dress movement, and there’s a bouquet of flowers pinned at her chest. The signature "Carven" is scrawled in the corner, hinting this was drawn by a fashion designer. The loose, sketchy lines feel quick—like a first idea rather than a finished work. Check out Carven to see more of their bold, elegant designs.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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