Artwork
Ensemble de modèles de la collection
Ensemble de modèles de la collection 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
This drawing features a woman in a long, dark dress and hat, with a red and black patterned scarf around her neck.
This drawing features a woman in a long, dark dress and hat, with a red and black patterned scarf around her neck. She's wearing high heels and holding a purse with a similar pattern. The background is a light brown color.
The woman's outfit seems to be from the 1920s, with a flapper-style dress and a cloche hat. The purse and scarf add a pop of color to her overall look. The drawing style is simple, with bold lines and minimal shading.
If you're interested in learning more about fashion illustrations from the early 20th century, you might want to check out the work of artist Madeleine & Madeleine.
Overview
Ensemble de modèles de la collection, executed in 1924 by the artistic duo Madeleine & Madeleine, is an illustration preserved in the Museum of Ethnography. The image presents a solitary female figure rendered in clear, unadorned lines against a muted, light‑brown backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is dressed in a long, dark dress typical of the early 1920s, complemented by a cloche‑style hat. A red‑and‑black patterned scarf encircles her neck, and she carries a matching purse, both introducing vivid accents to the otherwise restrained palette. The composition captures a moment of fashionable poise, reflecting contemporary women's attire.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs a minimalist approach, relying on bold contour lines and limited shading to define form. The artist’s hand emphasizes silhouette over texture, allowing the patterned accessories to stand out through simple line work and flat colour blocks.
History & Provenance
Created in the interwar period, the work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s collection at an unspecified date and remains part of its holdings. Its attribution to Madeleine & Madeleine situates it within the broader output of the pair’s early twentieth‑century fashion illustrations.
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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