Artwork
Sans le v[illisible]
![Sans le v[illisible], by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/madeleine-madeleine--sans-le-v-illisible--8212b979ada6b65a-w1024.webp)
Sans le v[illisible] 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
Created in 1924, the work titled Sans le v[illisible] / Robe de / serge / marine / sur un fond / de drap blanc is an image‑based representation of a marine‑themed composition. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is attributed to the collaborative effort of Madeleine & Madeleine.
Subject & Meaning
The picture depicts a woman standing against a plain white backdrop, dressed in a loose, knee‑length garment of dark green hue punctuated by tiny white speckles. She wears a high collar, long sleeves, and black shoes, while her short, neatly arranged hair frames a small bag held in one hand, suggesting a modest, everyday presence.
Technique & Style
The artist notes specify that the garment is fashioned from serge marine, a navy‑colored twill fabric, laid over a white background. The inclusion of a miniature sketch of the sleeve detail underscores an interest in textile structure, while the overall rendering relies on flat color fields rather than elaborate modeling.
History & Provenance
The piece entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings shortly after its creation, remaining within the institution’s collection. Its attribution to Madeleine & Madeleine reflects a joint authorship, a practice not uncommon in early twentieth‑century French artistic circles, and the work has been catalogued under the museum’s image archive.
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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