'Feux croisés'
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
'Feux croisés' 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 loose, draped coat and a matching skirt with a checkered pattern. She leans on a simple wooden fence, one hand resting on it while her coat flows behind her. The lines are quick and confident, with some areas left rough and others filled in with soft shading. The title, *Feux croisés*, hints at something about crossed lights or contrasts—maybe the way the fabric folds or the play of shadows. The sketch feels like a quick study, not a polished drawing. If you like this style, check out Carven for more work in fashion illustration.
