Rocaille
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
Rocaille 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 flowing, long-sleeved dress with a fitted bodice and a wide, layered skirt. Her arms are outstretched, and she wears gloves and small earrings. The dress has a floral pattern on the bodice, and the whole scene is drawn in loose, quick lines with watercolor-like shading. The word "Rocaille" is written at the top—it’s a French term for a decorative style with shell-like curves. This drawing looks like a fashion sketch, not a finished painting. If you like this style, look up Carven to see more of their work.
