Très Parisien, 1924, No. 7 : 2.-RENCONTRE.-Ce trois pièces, (...) 1924

This is 'Très Parisien, 1924, No. 7' a print made by an anonymous artist, now at the Rijksmuseum. Look at these two figures caught in a moment of encounter, likely somewhere in Paris. The artist’s choice of delicate lines and soft colors makes the image feel both modern and nostalgic. I'm thinking about the artist, probably sitting in a studio, carefully applying each color, layer by layer, until the scene comes to life. I wonder what they were thinking about. Were they imagining themselves in the scene, or were they simply trying to capture a fleeting moment of Parisian life? I can almost feel the fabric of those dresses, the weight of the hats. The geometric shapes are reminiscent of the Cubists, but there's also something very personal about the rendering of the figures. It makes me think about Sonia Delaunay, who also translated the rhythms of city life into textiles and paintings. It reminds us that artists are always in conversation with each other, drawing inspiration from the world around them. The way it embraces ambiguity invites us to bring our own stories and experiences to the work.