Léonore
1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This drawing shows a woman in a simple black dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands with one hand resting on her chest. The lines are loose and quick, giving the figure a sketchy, unfinished look. The name "Léonore" is written in the top right corner, but we don’t know who she is or why she’s called that. The artist signed it "Carven," which is also the name of a famous fashion designer—maybe a clue. Check out Carven to see how fashion and art mixed in the 20th century.
