Artwork
Cambodge
Cambodge is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Cambodge is a drawing created by Carven around 1963. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in profile, wearing a traditional striped dress and head covering, with her hands clasped together. The image may be a representation of a Cambodian woman or a study of traditional Cambodian attire.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed in a detailed and expressive style, characteristic of Carven's work. The use of a plain off-white background allows the subject to be the primary focus.
History & Provenance
The drawing is dated to around 1963 and is held at the Museum of Ethnography, suggesting it may have been acquired or created with the intention of being part of an ethnographic or cultural collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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