Artwork

Sweet home

Sweet home, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924
Sweet home, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924

Sweet home 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

Sweet home is a 1924 drawing by Madeleine & Madeleine, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a modern black dress with a dropped waist, short hair, and dark lipstick. She holds a small object and stands beside a folded black fabric swatch, suggesting a connection to fashion design.

Technique & Style

The image features sharp angles and a sleek, modern aesthetic, characteristic of 1920s fashion illustration.

History & Provenance

The artist signed the work 'Sweet home' and included the Paris address of Madeleine & Madeleine, a fashion-related business.

Artist & collection

Artist

Madeleine & Madeleine

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