Journal des Demoiselles, Supplement au No. 3, 1 Février 1911, No. 4963 : Toilettes de Mmes Forcillon (...) 1911

This is a page from the Journal des Demoiselles, a fashion magazine, published in Paris in February 1911. It was made with print and paint, probably stencils, maybe even some hand-colouring. I imagine someone bending over a table, carefully filling in the lines with delicate washes of colour, trying to capture the latest styles. I wonder what the artist was thinking as they rendered these fashionable women. Were they dreaming of wearing such elegant dresses themselves? The long lines of the gowns, the luxurious furs, and those incredible hats – they speak of a world of sophistication and privilege. The colours are muted, but refined, a gentle blue, a warm brown, and splashes of deep red. The artist has paid so much attention to the details of the clothing, the fall of the fabric, the way the light catches the fur, and the outrageous hats. I feel the anonymous creator is conversing with other artists and designers, contributing to an ongoing conversation about beauty, style, and the changing roles of women. It’s a reminder that even in commercial art, there's room for expression, for a personal touch.