1951
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Porto-Rico' is a 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple dress with short sleeves and a pocket. Her arms are crossed loosely, and she’s looking up and to the side. The lines are bold and confident, with some shading under her chin and around her collar. The word "Porto-Rico" is scrawled in the corner, hinting at a possible connection to the island. The drawing feels quick and lively, like a snapshot of a moment. Check out 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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