1957
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
Bas-bleu 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 a woman in a simple, loose outfit. Her top has wide blue stripes over a darker base, and her skirt is gathered and flared, falling just above her ankles. She’s mid-stride, one hand resting lightly on her hip, the other loose at her side. The lines are quick and confident, with just a few shadows to suggest shape. The name *Bas-bleu* is scrawled in the corner—it might hint at something about the outfit or the artist’s style, but it’s not clear. The drawing feels like a quick study, not a polished work. If you like this loose, sketchy style, look up cross-hatching next.
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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