Carinota

1924

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

Early Modern transparency tulle velour velvet

Dominant colour

Carinota is a 1924 by Madeleine & Madeleine, depicting transparency, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

Who painted this?: Madeleine & Madeleine
When & what style?: 1924
Where can I see it?: Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

About this work

This drawing shows a woman from the back, wearing a sleek black dress with a draped tulle overlay. Her hair is pulled up in a tight bun, and she’s striking a pose with one arm raised. The dress clings to her legs and flares slightly at the bottom, giving it a modern, flowing look. The artist signed it “Madeleine & Madeleine” and wrote a description in French about the dress’s materials—velvet and tulle. The sketch feels loose and quick, like a fashion sketch rather than a polished painting. Want to see more by this artist? Look up Madeleine & Madeleine.