Artwork
Dorothée
Dorothée is an unspecified painting by Count of St. Germain. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Dorothée, dated circa 1964, is an image attributed to the Count of St. Germain and forms part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a single figure rendered in a loose, assured line, set against an unadorned background that emphasizes the vividness of the subject’s attire.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a woman in profile, her posture relaxed with one arm bent behind her head. She wears a bright, floral‑patterned swimsuit in pink, blue and green, oversized sunglasses, and a bun‑style hairdo, suggesting a mid‑century leisure scene that blends fashion with a playful, informal tone.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs confident, fluid lines that convey movement while the color fields are applied with a bold, flat quality. Although the piece itself does not display sfumato, the artist’s other works are noted for soft, atmospheric edges achieved through that technique, indicating a versatile approach to rendering form and surface.
History & Provenance
Created around 1964, Dorothée bears the artist’s signature in the lower right corner, while a smaller sketch beneath carries the name “Count of St. Germain.” This dual inscription may reflect a pseudonym, a nickname, or a humorous self‑reference. The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date and remains on view there.
Context
The image aligns with the 1960s fascination with beach culture and the rise of graphic illustration in popular media. Its bright palette and stylized figure echo contemporary advertising and fashion illustration, situating the piece within broader visual trends of post‑war leisure and consumer aesthetics.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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