1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Inconnue' 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 dark, flowing dress with a belt at her waist. Her pose is relaxed, one hand resting on her hip, the other near her side. The background is plain, with a loose cross-hatched shape on the floor. The title, "Inconnue," means "unknown" in French, which might hint at the mystery behind the figure. The artist used quick, confident lines to capture the dress’s drape and movement. Want to learn more about how artists use cross-hatching to create depth?
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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