'Conchita'
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
'Conchita' is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long black dress with a wide, tiered skirt. She’s wearing black heels and a wide-brimmed hat. One hand rests on her hip, and the other arm is bent behind her head. The lines are loose but confident, with quick shading to show folds in the fabric. The artist signed it “Conchita” in the corner, which might be the woman’s name or the dress’s design name—it’s unclear. The drawing looks like it was done fast, with a focus on movement and style over tiny details. If you like this sketch, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
