1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Habanera' is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing, titled 'Habanera,' showcases a woman in a long, plaid dress with a matching jacket. The dress features a full skirt and a fitted waist, while the jacket has a collar and buttons down the front. The woman's short hair is styled in a neat, curly fashion. The drawing is rendered in a simple yet elegant style, with bold lines and subtle shading that adds depth to the image. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, capturing the essence of 1950s fashion. To learn more about the artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling techniques, explore the work of Marie-Louise Carven.
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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