Artwork

Majong

Majong, by Carven, 1963
Majong, by Carven, 1963

Majong 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

Majong is a 1963 painting by Carven, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a blue outfit with white circles, holding a long, thin object. Her neutral expression and direct gaze convey a sense of confidence. The simplicity of the beige background emphasizes the figure.

Technique & Style

The work features a refined and elegant style, characteristic of Carven's artistic approach. The use of a plain background and a bold, patterned outfit creates a striking visual contrast.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

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