Très Parisien, 1923, No 5: 7.- CACHEMIRE. - 1. Très élégante,... 1923

This is a 1923 fashion plate from 'Très Parisien', showcasing women's clothing. The composition balances a dominant figure with that of a child, both rendered in a style that emphasizes line and flattened perspective. The colour palette is restrained, with muted tones of brown, green, and white setting a sophisticated, if understated, mood. The artist plays with contrasting textures to create visual interest. Note the intricate, paisley-like pattern of the adult's dress juxtaposed against the child's simpler, geometric outfit. The layering of patterns and textures suggests a broader engagement with early 20th-century design principles, where ornamentation and functionality intersect. The artist emphasizes the interplay between surface and structure through a careful organization of shapes and lines, creating a visual dialogue between fashion and form. The print engages with the cultural codes of its time through its depiction of Parisian fashion and social norms. The print's elegant, yet stylized presentation offers a glimpse into the values and aesthetic sensibilities of the early 1920s.