Artwork
Mekong
Mekong 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
Mekong is a drawing created by Carven around 1959. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a knee-length yellow coat with a floral pattern, fur trim, and high heels. Her pose, with head turned and body facing forward, suggests a sense of elegance and poise. The image may be related to the theme of womenswear.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed on a white background, with attention to detail in the rendering of the woman's clothing and posture. The use of a simple background allows the viewer to focus on the subject.
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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