Who painted Maroussia?

Maroussia was painted by Marie-Louise Carven in 1958.

Where can I see Maroussia?

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

Artwork

Maroussia

Marie-Louise Carven , 1958

Maroussia 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

Maroussia is a fashion sketch created by French designer Marie-Louise Carven around 1958. It depicts a woman wearing a strapless dress with a fitted bodice and a wide, flowing skirt featuring a bold, multicolored pattern.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of Maroussia is a design concept for a women’s dress, characteristic of Carven’s focus on petite women and lightweight fabrics. The sketch’s informal nature suggests it may represent an initial design idea.

Technique & Style

Executed in loose, confident lines, Maroussia showcases a quick, lively sketching style. A smaller, secondary outline of the dress on the right indicates a working design process.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1958 by Marie-Louise Carven, founder of the Carven fashion house (established in 1945), Maroussia is now part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.

Context

Maroussia reflects Carven’s pioneering work in prêt-à-porter and her approach to designing for petite women, aligning with late 1950s fashion trends and the evolution of accessible haute couture.