1957
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Bal calypso is a 1957 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Stone, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows two women in flowing evening dresses. The dresses have long sleeves, fitted bodices, and wide skirts that flare out. One dress has a scalloped edge at the hem, while the other has a simpler line but still looks elegant. The artist used quick, loose lines and shaded some areas with light brown ink to show texture. The words *"Bal Calypso"* are written in the corner, which might hint at a dance or party theme. The dresses look like they’re meant for a special event, with one even showing off a beaded or embroidered detail at the waist. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching 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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