'Cigarette'
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Cigarette' is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple, sleek outfit. She’s wearing a light-colored dress with short sleeves and a matching belt. The dress has a straight, narrow skirt that falls just below her knees. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she stands with one hand resting on her hip. The drawing uses quick, loose lines to suggest fabric and movement. The artist focused on the shape of the dress and the woman’s pose, leaving out extra details. Next, look into cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
