Artwork
Prince Edouard
Prince Edouard is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
The name *Prince Edouard* is written in the corner—maybe it’s the dress’s name or a reference.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple, sleek outfit. She’s wearing a dark, knee-length dress with a straight skirt and a matching jacket. Her hair is styled in a soft updo, and she’s holding her arm out to the side. The drawing is loose and quick, with light pencil strokes.
The name *Prince Edouard* is written in the corner—maybe it’s the dress’s name or a reference. The style looks clean and modern, like something from the mid-20th century.
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Overview
Prince Edouard is a fashion drawing created by Carven around 1962. It is a sketch of a woman in a simple, modern outfit, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a dark, knee-length dress with a matching jacket and her hair styled in an updo. The title 'Prince Edouard' is inscribed in the corner, possibly referencing the dress or a related concept.
Technique & Style
Executed in light pencil strokes, the sketch is characterized by a loose and quick style, embodying the clean and modern aesthetic of mid-20th-century fashion.
Artist & collection
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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