'Anick'

Executed in a loose, quick style, the sketch features blurred areas to suggest movement. The artist's use of cross-hatching is notable for creating textured effects through layered lines.

Created in 1951 by Marie-Louise Carven, the drawing is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection. Carven was a pioneering couturier, introducing prêt-à-porter lines early in her career, starting with the founding of her house in 1945.

Anick reflects the early 1950s fashion aesthetic and Carven's approach to design, emphasizing suitability for petite frames and the integration of lightweight materials.

As a piece by a pioneering figure in French fashion, Anick contributes to the historical record of mid-20th-century couture and the evolution of accessible, high-fashion design.