Artwork
Couçi Couça
Couçi Couça 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
Couçi Couça is an image created in 1924 by the collaborative duo known as Madeleine & Madeleine. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. Its title and the artists’ signature appear at the top of the drawing, while a Parisian address is noted at the bottom, suggesting the place of production.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a woman dressed in a vivid red garment with long, loose sleeves, accented by silver beading along the front and a black belt. She wears a black feathered hat, black heeled shoes, and holds her arms slightly extended, conveying a poised, perhaps ceremonial presence.
Technique & Style
Rendered as a drawing, the image relies on line work and contrast to emphasize the bright red dress against the darker accessories. The decorative beading and feathered hat are suggested through fine detailing, while the overall silhouette remains clear and stylized, reflecting an early‑20th‑century ethnographic illustration approach.
History & Provenance
The piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it remains displayed. The inclusion of a Paris address links the work to a French context, indicating that the collaborative artists operated from that city during the early 1920s.
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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