Artwork

Justine

Justine, by Carven, 1956
Justine, by Carven, 1956

Justine is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Justine is a drawing created by Carven around 1956, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman walking with one arm outstretched, wearing a short-sleeved top, a dotted dress, and low-heeled shoes. Her hair is pulled back under a headband. The name 'Justine' is inscribed in the corner, possibly referring to the subject or the work itself.

Technique & Style

The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines, suggesting a focus on capturing movement rather than precise detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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