Artwork
Top trot
Top trot 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
This 1924 work by Madeleine & Madeleine is a sketch of a woman wearing an elegant black dress. The piece is held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman from behind, wearing a sleek black dress with a scalloped neckline and a red belt tied in a bow, suggesting a dancer's costume that combines elegance and movement.
Technique & Style
The dress is described as being made of black taffeta brocaded with gold, and is accompanied by a belt or sash described as a 'guirlande de roses', or garland of roses, which may be referenced by the red bow.
Context
The use of taffeta fabric in this dress reflects the textile's influence on 1920s fashion, known for its crisp texture and rustling sound.
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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