Les Douze Mois de l'Année: Germinal 1919

Marthe Romme made this artwork, "Les Douze Mois de l'Année: Germinal," and I can only imagine her, bent over the paper, creating this whimsical image, her mind a whirl of colors and shapes, each stroke of the pen or brush a deliberate, tender act. I love the regal blue, the fluffy gray trim, and the geometric pattern that peeks out at the bottom of the dress. It’s like she's trying to capture the essence of Germinal—that fertile time of year when seeds burst forth and life begins anew. I get the feeling Romme wanted to capture the spirit of growth and renewal. You know, looking at this reminds me of the work of other painters like Erte, who also had a passion for fashion and design. It's like artists are constantly riffing off each other, building on ideas, pushing boundaries. Maybe I will draw a person wearing a giant hat today! It is a never-ending conversation, this art thing, a constant exchange of ideas across time.