Artwork
Bellotte
Bellotte 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
The drawing 'Bellotte' is a work by the artists Madeleine & Madeleine, created in 1924. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in profile, smoking with a cigarette holder. She wears a short black dress with white polka dots, long beads, and black shoes with white socks, reflecting a fashionable style of the time.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed in a style that may be related to stippling, a technique that involves creating images using small dots. The use of this technique contributes to the overall aesthetic of the work.
History & Provenance
The work is signed 'Bellotte' and attributed to Madeleine & Madeleine, with an address at the bottom that appears to be a Paris shop, suggesting a connection to the city's artistic or commercial scene.
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
Continue through works from the same source collection.
