Très Parisien, 1925, No. 9, Pl. 3: Création MARTIAL et ARMAND. HÉSITATION 1925

G-P. Joumard made this print, 'Très Parisien, 1925', sometime in the nineteen twenties. I love how the muted color palette evokes a sense of nostalgia, and the artist's line suggests a chic sensibility. I can imagine Joumard carefully layering each color to achieve the delicate balance between form and surface. The floral motifs, rendered with such precision, must have required a steady hand and a keen eye for detail. I wonder if they had to be really careful not to smudge anything. The controlled line work speaks to the artist's understanding of the material and process. Doesn't it make you think of other fashion illustrators and printmakers? It's all part of a conversation across time. These works remind us that even within commercial or functional art, there is room for experimentation, personal expression, and enduring beauty.