Modes et Manières d'Aujourd'hui, 1922, Pl. 9 : La Parure 1922 - 1923

"La Parure" is a wood-engraved illustration by French artist Fernand Siméon, part of his series "Modes et Manières d'Aujourd'hui" (1922-1923). The scene depicts a fashionable woman in a striking white dress, adorned with a black floral pattern, standing in a room and looking out a window. The illustration is characterized by Siméon’s use of bold lines and geometric shapes, a style influenced by Art Deco and the Cubist movement. The work reflects the spirit of the 1920s with its focus on elegance, modernity, and the social life of fashionable Parisians.