1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Pétales de rose is a 1956 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a loose, flowing dress with a wide skirt that flares out. The top is simple, with thin straps and a slight V-neck. Her pose is relaxed, one arm resting on her hip, the other hanging down. The dress is a soft pink, and the lines are quick and sketchy, like a quick study. The title *Pétales de rose* means "rose petals," which might hint at the dress’s delicate, floating shape. The drawing feels like a quick, playful idea rather than a polished final work. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build form 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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