1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Mouvante is a 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a flowing blue dress with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s striking a pose with one hand on her head. The lines are loose and confident, with quick brushstrokes for the dress and sharper outlines for the body. The name *Mouvante* hints at movement, even though the figure stands still. The way the skirt fans out suggests a sense of fluidity, almost like the dress is in motion. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture 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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