Artwork

Aumonière

Aumonière, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924
Aumonière, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924

Aumonière 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

This 1924 work by Madeleine & Madeleine is a photograph of a woman in a black satin dress. The image is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph depicts a woman wearing a black dress with long, flowing sleeves and a matching belt, accompanied by a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a white feather and black high heels.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by a light brown background and a handwritten note on the right side, though the text is illegible. The overall style is consistent with the aesthetic associated with Madeleine & Madeleine.

Artist & collection

Artist

Madeleine & Madeleine

These artists left a small but striking set of 1924 drawings and designs that mix fashion and line.