Artwork
Norvegian princess
Norvegian princess is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Norvegian Princess is a circa 1957 artwork by Carven, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece is a sketch featuring a woman in a long, flowing dress with a wide skirt adorned with loose, brushy blue and green floral patterns.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, despite being titled 'Norvegian Princess', appears more akin to a fashion study than a traditional royal portrait. The woman's arms are slightly raised, and her dress features a high neckline with a bow detail.
Technique & Style
Executed in a quick and simple line style, the sketch contrasts colored floral patterns on the dress with a predominantly light pencil-drawn background, emphasizing the dress's design.
History & Provenance
Created around 1957 by Carven, the artwork is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
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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