Artwork
Khedive

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
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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