Houleuse
1952
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1952
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Houleuse is a 1952 by Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a sleek black dress with long gloves and a wide skirt. The top has bold diagonal lines, and the skirt looks like it’s made of sheer fabric with scattered shapes stitched into it. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with her hands resting on her hips. The name *Houleuse* (which means "stormy" in French) might hint at the dress’s dramatic shape. The loose, sketchy lines make it feel quick and modern. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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