Artwork

Don Juan

Don Juan, by Carven, 1963
Don Juan, by Carven, 1963

Don Juan is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Don Juan is a 1963 drawing by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a woman in a sleek black suit, with a bold hairstyle and confident pose. The title 'Don Juan' is incongruous with the feminine subject, suggesting either a playful or ironic intent.

Technique & Style

The drawing features bold lines, quick strokes for fabric folds, and a focus on clean shapes and sharp angles, giving it a modern feel.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.