Artwork
Miniature
Miniature 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
Madeleine & Madeleine’s 1924 miniature, titled Miniature / Robe de tulle / garnie fleurs fantaisie / Ruban mordoré, is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece presents a small-scale representation of a woman’s attire, rendered in delicate tulle and accented with ornamental details.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is depicted wearing a light‑green dress with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt. Three stylised flower‑shaped buttons in red and blue run down the front, while a wide brown ribbon encircles the neckline. The woman’s loose, wavy hair and the pose—hand on hip—suggest a casual, perhaps fashionable moment of the early twentieth century.
Technique & Style
The garment is constructed from tulle, a fine netted fabric known for its airy texture. A swatch of the actual tulle is attached to the work’s upper‑left corner, confirming the material. The decorative elements—fantasy‑style floral appliqués and a mordoré (golden‑brown) ribbon—highlight the artisans’ attention to texture and colour contrast.
History & Provenance
Created in 1924 by the collaborative duo Madeleine & Madeleine, the miniature entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it remains on display. The museum’s documentation includes handwritten notes describing the piece as a "robe de tulle" with "fleurs fantaisie" and a "ribbon mordoré," underscoring its provenance and original description.
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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