Artwork
Chamonix
Chamonix 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 collaborative duo Madeleine & Madeleine, this drawing records a woman’s winter attire. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is presented as an image rather than a painted canvas.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is depicted wearing a long, loose wool coat with a broad collar, complemented by a flat‑brimmed hat and a dress that subtly emerges beneath the outer garment. Labels on the coat read “wool” and “embroidered wool,” underscoring the textile’s cultural or functional significance.
Technique & Style
Rendered with rapid, sketchy lines, the drawing employs cross‑hatching to suggest the texture of the fabric. A small fabric swatch is taped to the paper in the upper left, indicating a study of material qualities alongside the figure.
History & Provenance
The piece has remained within the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography since its acquisition, where it serves as a visual reference for early twentieth‑century Alpine costume design.
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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