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Va vite, by Madeleine & Madeleine, 1924

Va vite

Madeleine & Madeleine

1924

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

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Overview

Va vite is a 1924 by Madeleine & Madeleine, depicting Swatch, 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

The painting depicts a woman in a green outfit, with a matching green shawl draped over her shoulders. She is wearing black heels and has her right hand extended, as if she is about to walk away. The background of the painting is a light beige color. In the bottom-right corner of the painting, there is a small swatch of fabric that matches the color of the woman's outfit. This suggests that the painting may be a design for a fashion item, rather than a purely artistic work. The artist's use of bold lines and bright colors gives the painting a sense of energy and movement. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.

About the artist

Artist

Madeleine & Madeleine

These artists left a small but striking set of 1924 drawings and designs that mix fashion and line.

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