1963
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Shoki is a 1963 by Marie-Louise Carven, depicting Button, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman walking in a loose, confident stride. She wears a wide-brimmed hat, a long jacket with two visible buttons, and matching pants. Her left hand rests on her hip, and her right hand swings free. Next to her is a smaller, simplified figure in a similar outfit but facing away. The jacket’s buttons are small and placed near the cuffs, adding a subtle detail to the drawing. The lines are bold but light, giving the sketch a quick, almost sketchy feel. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with layers of 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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