Doug L. :: Alex Varenne

Alex Varenne, Erma Jaguar, Les Larmes du sexe - Promese de Voyage

Artist: Alex Varenne (All)

1 Comment - 100 Views - 5 Likes

Alex Varenne, Erma Jaguar, Les Larmes du sexe - Promese de Voyage Comic Art

Click Image to View Full Size

Artwork Details

Title:	Alex Varenne, Erma Jaguar, Les Larmes du sexe - Promese de Voyage
Artist:	Alex Varenne (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	100
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	10/26/2024
Comic Art Archive:

Description

This piece was done by the great Alex Varenne, a master of French erotic comics, as part of the Erma Jaguar series (roughly from 1986-1988, and published in English by Catalan Communications in 1991. The title translates to "Erma Jaguar, the Tears of Sex - the Promise of Travel".

This piece was created as an illustration for a silkscreen - Ink and screen on film - 67x52 cm which was first released in 1987, and was later published in a book in 1992, Varenne, Zones Erogenous, page 44.

In his works, Varenne depicted a post-apocalyptic view of society, but built his stories around historical fact. In this way, he criticized totalitarian rule and nuclear armament. His work is of a moment in the 1980s, registering the fear and instability of global conflict and nuclear war. Varenne's fame came from his erotic work published in Libération, where he created the female character 'Erma Jaguar'.

Erma Jaguar is an exploration of dangerous sex, the allure of it and the possible repercussions. Erma is named in the title after the 1980s edition Jaguar XJ6 in which she prowls the streets, alluringly dressed and responding to whatever she might find. An early indication of her lack of sexual boundaries is that she’s able to shock even a seasoned prostitute with a whispered suggestion of possible activity.

The sexual content of Erma is very interesting, with Varenne years ahead of his time with regard to some attitudes, including discussions of consent and how it is depicted.

Social/Sharing

About the Owner

	Doug L ( 4 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	September 2019
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
On CAF:	Premium Member Q&A Doug's Want List Artworks Commented On Liked Art Site Activity on CAF

Contact the Owner

Use can use a contact form to send an email to this gallery owner,
but, you must be logged in to use this feature.

Comments on this Artwork

You must be logged in to make comments.

Rick W
Member Since 2017

Posted on 10/26/2024

Design + Contrast = Winner!

All
	R S 9/7/2025 1:59:00 AM
	Jason Borelli 9/7/2025 1:47:00 AM
	Comics Gallery 9/7/2025 1:08:00 AM
	Tony Isaza 9/7/2025 12:42:00 AM
	Neil Hansen 9/7/2025 12:04:00 AM
View All


	Anthony Mauceli 9/6/2025 11:37:00 PM
	Alan E 9/6/2025 10:32:00 PM
	Jason Baccus 9/6/2025 10:23:00 PM
	kelly b 9/6/2025 10:23:00 PM
	Mike Sig Slayer 9/6/2025 9:57:00 PM