Sillage
1952
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1952
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Sillage is a 1952 by Marie-Louise Carven, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in profile, dressed in a long, flowing black dress that moves around her legs. She holds a dark, feathered fan close to her chest, and her hair is pulled back neatly. The lines are loose and quick, with some areas left plain and others filled in with simple shading. The word "Sillage" is written in the top right corner—it means "wake" or "trail" in French, hinting the dress might suggest movement even though it’s still. The drawing looks like it was made fast, almost like a quick observation. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with layered lines.
