Artwork
Doux rêve
Doux rêve 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 work titled Doux rêve / Evening dress / in pink satin / & bleu chiffon is a two‑dimensional image attributed to the collaborative duo Madeleine & Madeleine. The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and depicts a solitary female figure rendered in a stylised, decorative manner.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a woman viewed in profile, her posture upright as she holds a handheld fan. She wears a sleeveless garment whose skirt is draped and embellished with large, simplified floral motifs. The figure’s hair is gathered away from the face, suggesting a formal, perhaps ceremonial, presentation.
Technique & Style
Executed with swift, gestural strokes, the drawing relies on a limited palette of pink, purple and blue hues to define the dress and its ornamental flowers. The floral patterns appear as broad, painted‑like shapes rather than detailed renderings, emphasizing surface decoration over realistic texture. A modest signature reading "Madeleine & Madeleine" appears in the lower corner.
History & Provenance
The image entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation, though the precise acquisition date is not recorded in the available data. Its attribution to Madeleine & Madeleine, a partnership known for decorative fashion illustrations, situates the work within the early twentieth‑century interest in stylised portraiture and textile 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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