1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Ardoise' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This is a simple black-and-white drawing of a woman in a long, flowing dress. The dress has a deep V-neck and flared skirt, with the woman’s pose showing one arm bent at the waist. The lines are loose and confident, almost like a quick sketch. The artist signed it “Ardoise” at the bottom, which might be the dress’s name or a note. The style looks like something from the mid-20th century, but it’s hard to say for sure. If you like this kind of fashion drawing, check out womenswear from the same era.
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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