Artwork

Nyson

Nyson, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924
Nyson, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924

Nyson 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

Nyson / Robe en / serge marine / et crèpe satin noir is a 1924 work by the artists Madeleine & Madeleine, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman wearing a simple black dress and cloche hat, with a plain background. The artist's note on the fabric suggests a focus on the dress's material and design.

Technique & Style

The sketch features loose yet confident lines, with a smaller, rougher drawing of the dress in the corner. The artist's use of line work creates a sense of shading and form.

History & Provenance

The work is signed 'Madeleine & Madeleine' and includes a note in French about the dress's fabric, indicating the artist's attention to detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Madeleine & Madeleine

These artists left a small but striking set of 1924 drawings and designs that mix fashion and line.