Mikado was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1958.

Where can I see Mikado?

Mikado is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Artwork

Mikado

Marie-Louise Carven , 1958

Mikado is a drawing by Marie-Louise Carven. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Mikado, created circa 1958 by French fashion designer Marie-Louise Carven, is a fashion design piece featuring a woman in an orange dress with a white top and gathered skirt, accompanied by a sketch of a similar design.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman posed elegantly in a Carven design, conveying sophistication. The adjacent sketch highlights the creative process, emphasizing the designer's attention to detail and design philosophy.

Technique & Style

Characterized by lightweight fabric (implied by the design), the dress showcases Carven's signature approach to petite women's fashion, with a gathered waist and simple, refined lines.

History & Provenance

Created by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (est. 1945), known for pioneering prêt-à-porter in Paris. Now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Context

Reflects late 1950s Parisian fashion trends and Carven's influence in making high fashion more accessible through prêt-à-porter.

Legacy

Contributes to the legacy of Carven as a pioneering couturier, highlighting her impact on accessible, petite-focused fashion design.