Artwork

Suzy

Suzy, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924
Suzy, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924

Suzy 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

Suzy is a 1924 drawing by Madeleine & Madeleine, held at the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a woman in a sleek black dress with a flared skirt and long sleeves.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing is annotated with 'Suzy' and 'Robe d'après-midi en crèpe satin bleu', indicating it is a design for a blue satin afternoon dress.

Technique & Style

The drawing includes a small piece of black fabric, likely a swatch, taped to the top left corner, illustrating the use of fabric samples in fashion design.

Artist & collection

Artist

Madeleine & Madeleine

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