Artwork
Doge
Doge 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, the drawing titled “Doge” is attributed to the Parisian studio Madeleine & Madeleine. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of early twentieth‑century fashion illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman wearing a flowing red gown with a draped cape, her arms extended and one hand grasping a small piece of fabric. A black stripe runs along the side of the dress, and she is shod in black, buckled shoes. Small fabric swatches—one red, one black—appear in the upper left corner, suggesting a focus on material study.
Technique & Style
Executed as a line drawing, the work combines precise contour work with minimal shading, emphasizing the silhouette of the garment. The inclusion of fabric samples and the clear labeling of the studio reflect the practical, design‑oriented approach typical of fashion sketches of the period.
History & Provenance
The piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after being catalogued as a fashion sketch from the interwar years. The studio’s address, printed on the work, confirms its Paris origin, linking the drawing to the broader network of French couture documentation in the 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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