1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Camélia is a 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Bustier, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a strapless dress with a fitted bodice and a flowing skirt. The dress has small white flowers near the hem, and her pose is relaxed, one arm resting on her hip. The lines are loose and quick, with watercolor shading for depth. The name *Camélia* is written in the corner, and the style feels fresh and simple for its time. The artist used light washes to show fabric texture without heavy detail. Next, 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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