Artwork
Conte de fée
Conte de fée 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
Conte de fée is a drawing created by Madeleine & Madeleine in 1924, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a woman in a long, flowing velvet dress with a high collar, her hair pulled back. The title 'Conte de fée', meaning 'fairy tale' in French, is written at the top, suggesting a narrative or imaginative context.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by a loose, quick style, reminiscent of fashion sketches. It features a range of textures, including the velvet dress, and incorporates a small pink fabric swatch in the top left corner.
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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