1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
'Antiméa' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with one arm bent behind her back. The fabric drapes loosely, with a high slit on one side and a draped cape over her shoulders. Her pose is relaxed, and the lines are simple but confident, with quick shading for shadows. The artist signed it "Antiméa" in the corner, and the drawing feels like a quick study rather than a detailed portrait. The loose lines and shading suggest a focus on movement and fabric rather than perfect detail. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shading with lines.
Marie-Louise Carven (31 August 1909 – 8 June 2015), born Carmen de Tommaso, was a French fashion designer who founded the house of Carven in 1945.
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