Artwork
Carinosa
Carinosa 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
Carinova, executed in 1924 by the artistic duo known as Madeleine & Madeleine, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work is a drawing that presents a solitary female figure rendered against a warm, light‑brown backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a woman dressed in a long, black gown with a low back, a flowing train, and a sheer panel on the left side. She wears a string of pearls and beads, her dark hair is gathered in a bun, and high heels complete the attire. Her pose—back turned to the viewer, right arm lifted to her shoulder—conveys an air of poise and refined elegance.
Technique & Style
Rendered as a drawing, the piece relies on line and shading to delineate the figure’s silhouette and the delicate transparency of the garment’s left side. The contrast between the deep black dress and the muted brown background emphasizes the figure’s form while maintaining a subtle tonal harmony.
History & Provenance
Created in the early twentieth century, Carinova entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date and remains on display as part of the institution’s representation of early modern drawing practices.
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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