1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Espanita' is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a towering, layered dress with a wide skirt made of stacked ruffles. Her pose is relaxed, one hand resting on her head, and she wears a simple belt over the dress. The lines are bold and confident, with quick, sketchy strokes. The dress’s ruffles are drawn with a mix of solid black and light shading, giving it a textured look. The word *Espanita* is written in the corner, hinting at a possible theme or title. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create 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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