Artwork
Matin
Matin 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
Matin, a 1924 drawing by the collaborative duo Madeleine & Madeleine, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. Executed as a fashion illustration, the work records a contemporary woman’s attire, rendered in ink on paper. The piece bears the artists’ signature in the upper right and a Parisian shop address in the lower left, confirming its commercial purpose.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman dressed in a sleek black garment defined by sharp lines and vertical stripes. Her short, neatly styled hair, dark makeup, and pronounced eyebrows convey a modern, confident demeanor, emphasized by the pose of one hand placed in a pocket. The image reflects early‑twentieth‑century fashion ideals of elegance and self‑assurance.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs precise line work and cross‑hatching to suggest texture and form, particularly in the fabric’s striped pattern and the folds of the dress. The use of stark contrast between black ink and the paper background accentuates the garment’s silhouette, while the clean, angular strokes align with the streamlined aesthetic of 1920s fashion illustration.
History & Provenance
Created in 1924, Matin was likely produced as a promotional sketch for a Parisian fashion retailer, as indicated by the shop name and address printed on the lower left. The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it now serves as a visual document of interwar French fashion and commercial art.
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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