Artwork

Ivanhoé

Ivanhoé, by Carven, 1956
Ivanhoé, by Carven, 1956

Ivanhoé is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Ivanhoé is a drawing created by Carven around 1956, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a light blue, white polka-dotted dress with a fitted waist and flared skirt, her hair pulled back and hands clasped together. The image appears to be a fashion illustration, showcasing the woman's outfit.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by simple, elegant lines and minimal details, set against a plain beige background that focuses attention on the subject.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.