1953
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Gaufrette is a 1953 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a loose, blue dress with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt. Her arms are relaxed at her sides, and she wears simple jewelry—a small earring and a ring. The drawing is quick and loose, with bold lines and light shading. The name "Gaufrette" is written at the top, which might refer to the dress style—it sounds like a type of pleated fabric. The sketch feels like a quick study, not a finished work. Look up cross-hatching next 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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