1962
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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Passe-passe is a 1962 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a big, ruffled skirt. The dress is mostly brown with gold patterns, and the sleeves are puffy and tied at the elbows. Her hair is pulled up in a loose bun, and she’s standing with one hand on her hip. The title *Passe-passe* is written in the corner, which might hint at something playful or quick—like a magic trick. The loose, sketchy lines give it a quick, almost improvised feel. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching for another way artists use lines to build shading.
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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