Fleuve rouge
1959
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Fleuve rouge is a 1959 by Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a bright red strapless dress with a fitted top and a flared skirt. The dress has clean, sharp lines and a slight train. Next to her is a small drawing of the dress’s back, showing how it fastens. The title *Fleuve rouge* means "red river" in French, which might hint at the bold color choice. The sketch uses quick, confident strokes to show the fabric’s texture. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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