1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Pastilles' is a 1949 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. The top is dark and fitted, with a high collar and three-quarter sleeves. The skirt flares out, made of sheer fabric dotted with small, round shapes—like beads or sequins—scattered unevenly. Her hands rest on her hips, and the lines are loose but confident, with quick, inked strokes. The title *Pastilles* might refer to the little round shapes on the skirt, which look like candy or jewels. The drawing feels quick, almost like a sketch for a fashion design rather than a finished portrait. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading 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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