Artwork
[...]anour d'or
![[...]anour d'or, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/madeleine-madeleine--anour-d-or--60b5322ff614b40b-w1024.webp)
[...]anour d'or is a drawing by Madeleine & Madeleine. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1924 by the design duo Madeleine & Madeleine, this illustration portrays a long evening gown rendered in brown and gold brocade. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is presented as a detailed drawing, likely intended for a fashion publication of the period.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows a woman poised in a sophisticated stance, her right arm lifted and left hand placed on the hip. The low neckline, bobbed hair, and high heels emphasize the elegance of early‑twentieth‑century evening attire, while the overall composition conveys a sense of refined glamour.
Technique & Style
Executed as a finely detailed drawing, the piece highlights the texture of the brocaded fabric and the intricate side‑running embroidery band. The artist’s line work captures the sheen of the gold threads against the brown ground, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship typical of fashion illustration at the time.
History & Provenance
The illustration was produced in the interwar period, a time when haute‑couture houses frequently commissioned artists to promote new designs. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through a later acquisition, where it serves as a visual record of contemporary dress culture.
Context
During the 1920s, evening wear often featured luxurious fabrics such as brocade and elaborate embroidery, reflecting post‑war prosperity. The dress’s silhouette, with its flowing skirt and side‑embroidery strip, aligns with the era’s shift toward more fluid, decorative silhouettes in high fashion.
Artist & collection
Artist
These artists left a small but striking set of 1924 drawings and designs that mix fashion and line.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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