Artwork
Vedette
Vedette 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
The label says this is a "very pretty black velvet dress" with gold and navy touches.
This sketch shows a woman in a sleek black dress with a draped, see-through top. Her hair is pulled back, and she stands sideways, one arm resting on her hip. The dress has dark, wavy patterns on the skirt and a sheer, striped bodice.
The label says this is a "very pretty black velvet dress" with gold and navy touches. The artist signed it "Madeleine & Madeleine" in 1924.
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Overview
This 1924 work by Madeleine & Madeleine is a sketch of a woman in an elegant black dress. The artwork is held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a woman standing sideways, her hair pulled back, with one arm resting on her hip. The dress is described as black velvet with navy embroidery and a sheer, striped bodice.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and texture in the dress. The visual note suggests the presence of cross-hatching, a technique used to build shadows with lines.
History & Provenance
The artwork was created in 1924 by the artists Madeleine & Madeleine and is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
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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