1958
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Pavane is a 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This drawing shows a woman in a long black gown with a deep backless neckline. The skirt is wide and flowing, while the sleeves are tight and end in long gloves. To the right, there’s a small sketch of a dress form. The lines are bold and confident, with flat colors—mostly black, brown, and white. The artist signed it “Pavane” in the top right corner, which might hint at the dress’s graceful, dance-like shape. The sketch style feels simple but precise, focusing on the dress’s structure. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next 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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