1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Bayadère' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman from the back, wearing a long, striped dress with horizontal lines in browns, grays, and whites. She’s also wearing a wide-brimmed hat tilted forward, covering her face. The drawing is loose and quick, with some areas filled in lightly and others left sketchy. The title “Bayadère” hints at a connection to dance or performance, though the woman here isn’t moving. The hat and dress look like they’re from a specific time, but the style feels timeless. Want to see more? Check out cross-hatching to learn 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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