Sans souci
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
This drawing shows a woman in a sleek, dark green dress with silver embroidery on the pockets and collar. She stands confidently, one hand resting on her hip and the other near her face. The dress is short and straight, with long stockings and low-heeled shoes. In the corner, a small sketch of the same outfit is drawn from the front. The artist signed it "Madeleine & Madeleine," which is also the name of the fashion house. The silver embroidery adds a touch of glamour to the simple black dress. Check out the technique: cross-hatching used here for the shading.