Artwork
Midi
Midi 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
Midi is a drawing created in 1924 by the Parisian fashion house Madeleine & Madeleine. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a stylish black-and-white outfit, complete with a long coat, tall boots, and a belt with a large buckle. She holds a small fabric swatch, which is also sketched in the background.
Technique & Style
The image features a simple, plain background that allows the viewer's focus to be drawn to the detailed rendering of the woman's attire. The artist's use of line and minimal shading creates a sleek, modernist aesthetic.
History & Provenance
The drawing includes the name 'Midi' at the top and the Madeleine & Madeleine shop name along with a Paris address at the bottom, suggesting it was created as a fashion sketch for the store.
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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