Arête
1962
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
1962
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Arête is a 1962 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple black dress with short sleeves and a flared skirt. Her hair is pulled back loosely, and she stands with one hand resting on her head. The lines are quick and loose, giving the drawing a sketchy, unfinished feel. The fabric of the dress is drawn with small crisscrossed lines, which is a way to show texture without full color. This technique makes the dress look smooth and slightly shiny. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists use it to create depth.
