1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Diamant noir' 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 in a long, flowing coat with big pockets and a loose belt. The coat is dark purple, almost black, and the fabric looks soft and slightly wavy. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she’s holding her coat closed with one hand while her other hand rests in her pocket. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes for the coat’s movement, especially on the skirt, making it look like it’s floating. The background is plain, so the focus stays on the coat’s shape and style. If you like this sketch, look up womenswear to see how fashion has been drawn in other artworks.
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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