Conte de fée
1924
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1924
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Conte de fée is a 1924 by Madeleine & Madeleine, depicting Swatch, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a high collar wrapped around her neck. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s wearing black shoes with a slight heel. The dress looks like it’s made of velvet, with a darker shade at the bottom. In the top left corner, there’s a small pink fabric swatch. The artist signed it “Madeleine & Madeleine” and wrote “Conte de fée” at the top, which means “fairy tale” in French. The drawing feels quick and loose, like a fashion sketch. If you like this style, look up stippling to see how artists create texture with dots.
These artists left a small but striking set of 1924 drawings and designs that mix fashion and line.
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