Artwork
Dickens
Dickens 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
Dickens is a 1924 artwork by the collaborative entity Madeleine & Madeleine, currently part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a woman in a dark, knee-length dress with gold trim and a matching shawl. Her pose, with one arm raised and the other on her hip, conveys a sense of confident elegance. The dress features a side slit and pleated bottom, suggesting a blend of functionality and fashion.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases detailed rendering, likely achieved through techniques such as cross-hatching to create texture and depth, evident in the intricate patterns of the gold trim and shawl.
History & Provenance
Created in 1924, the work bears the artists' signature at the top right and the imprint of a Paris shop, *Madeleine & Madeleine*, at the bottom, indicating its possible origin as a fashion sketch.
Context
The inclusion of a Parisian shop's name situates the artwork within the early 20th-century Parisian fashion scene, highlighting the intersection of art and commercial design during this period.
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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