Artwork
Prince Edouard
Prince Edouard is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
The name Prince Edouard is written in the corner, maybe it’s the dress’s name or a reference.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple, sleek outfit. She’s wearing a dark, knee-length dress with a straight skirt and a matching jacket. Her hair is styled in a soft updo, and she’s holding her arm out to the side. The drawing is loose and quick, with light pencil strokes.
The name Prince Edouard is written in the corner, maybe it’s the dress’s name or a reference. The style looks clean and modern, like something from the mid-20th century.
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Overview
Prince Edouard is a fashion drawing created by Carven around 1962. It is a sketch of a woman in a simple, modern outfit, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a dark, knee-length dress with a matching jacket and her hair styled in an updo. The title 'Prince Edouard' is inscribed in the corner, possibly referencing the dress or a related concept.
Technique & Style
Executed in light pencil strokes, the sketch is characterized by a loose and quick style, embodying the clean and modern aesthetic of mid-20th-century fashion.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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