Artwork
Manteau prince-de-galles
Manteau prince-de-galles 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
Manteau prince-de-galles is a fashion sketch created by Carven around 1959. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman wearing a long, checkered coat with a fitted waist and flared skirt, known as a prince-de-galles style. The design features a large collar and two front pockets.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by loose, quick lines, suggesting it may be a preliminary study for a fashion design. The coat's checkered pattern is rendered in shades of brown and tan.
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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