1949
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Dominant colour
'Signeaux' 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 black dress with a high neckline and lace-like patterns on the sleeves. The skirt is wide and split on one side, revealing a slit up to her knee. The drawing is loose and quick, with bold black lines on a light background. The artist’s signature reads "Signeaux," which might be a play on the title. The sketch feels more like a fashion sketch than a finished portrait. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists use lines to create texture.
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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