1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Bengali' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing, titled 'Bengali', shows a woman wearing a long-sleeved, collared dress with a plaid pattern. The dress has two pockets on the front and a belt around the waist. The woman's left arm is raised, and her right hand is near her chest. The background of the drawing is off-white with green brushstrokes. The drawing appears to be a fashion illustration, showcasing the woman's outfit in a simple yet elegant way. The use of a plaid pattern and a belt adds texture and interest to the overall design. If you're interested in learning more about fashion illustrations, you might want to explore the work of artist Marie-Louise Carven.
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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