Artwork

Khedive

Khedive, by Carven, 1959
Khedive, by Carven, 1959

Khedive is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Khedive is a drawing created by Carven around 1959, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman wearing a knee-length, checkered dress with a collar, white gloves, and heels. A smaller outline shows the back of the dress. The illustration highlights the design and style of the garment.

Technique & Style

The image features a light color scheme and simple lines, resulting in a clean and elegant appearance characteristic of a fashion illustration.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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