Artwork

Jeux de dame

Jeux de dame, by Carven, 1963
Jeux de dame, by Carven, 1963

Jeux de dame 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

Jeux de dame is a drawing created by Carven in 1963, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a long dress with a dark top and patterned skirt, holding a small bag. The title, meaning 'lady's game', suggests a connection to elegance and playfulness.

Technique & Style

The work features simple, confident lines and quick strokes, giving it a modern and stylish feel akin to a fashion sketch.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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