1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Javelot' is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a standing figure with arms stretched wide, wearing a simple belted tunic. The lines are loose and confident, capturing the person’s pose in quick strokes. The drawing is mostly in black ink, with just a hint of shading on the body and fabric. The figure’s stance looks dynamic, like they’re mid-motion or striking a bold pose. The artist signed it “Javelot” and added a small signature in the corner. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with layered 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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