'Petites-mains'
1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Petites-mains' is a 1949 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting womenswear, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a sleek black outfit with a double-breasted jacket, long skirt, and small white collar. Her hands are tucked into her pockets, and she stands with one leg slightly bent. The lines are loose and confident, with quick strokes that catch the shape of her clothes. The title *Petites-mains* (French for "small hands") hints this might be a study of delicate details—likely the hands or fabric folds. The sketch feels like a quick, professional note rather than a finished drawing. Next, look up Marie-Louise Carven to see more of her work.
