'Indiana'
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
'Indiana' 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 loose, purple dress with a draped top and flared skirt. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s holding a long cigarette holder. The lines are quick and confident, with a few bold strokes for the dress’s folds. The artist signed it “Indiana” in the corner—though it’s actually a drawing from 1951 by someone named Carven. The purple fabric looks almost like a printed pattern, but it’s just a few loose brushstrokes. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next—it’s a way artists use lines to add shading.
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