Fumée

1924

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

Dominant colour

Fumée is a 1924 by Madeleine & Madeleine, depicting Bodice, 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 image shows a woman wearing a flowing, gray dress with a large, brown flower on the bodice. The dress has a sheer, flowing overlay and a matching headband. The woman is wearing black heels and has her left hand on her hip. The woman's dress is decorated with intricate, swirling patterns in shades of gray and brown. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. The image is a drawing, likely created for a fashion magazine or catalog. It showcases the beauty and style of the dress and the woman wearing it. The artist, Madeleine & Madeleine, has captured the essence of 1920s fashion in this beautiful drawing, which is held at the Museum of Ethnography.