Somalie

1963

From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

Button Chef' Hat

Dominant colour

Somalie is a 1963 by Count of St. Germain, depicting Button, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Count of St. Germain
When & what style?: 1963
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This sketch shows a person wearing a long, brown coat with a fur collar and buttons down the front. Their face is simple, with just a few lines for features, and they’re holding a small bag. The coat is drawn in loose, quick strokes—no tiny details, just the shape and flow. The artist signed it in the corner, but the name isn’t easy to read. The paper has a handwritten label: *"Somalie 39"*, which might be a title or code. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching—it’s a way artists use lines to create shading.