1955
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Odalisque is a 1955 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, flowing blue dress with a draped bodice. The sleeves are cut off at the shoulders, and the skirt falls straight to the floor. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she stands with one hand resting on her hip. The word "Odalisque" is written in the corner, which was a term sometimes used for drawings of reclining women in Eastern-inspired settings. The lines are simple but confident, focusing on shape and movement. Look up Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her work.
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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