Très Parisien, 1925, No. 7, Pl. 2: Créations BECHOFF - BABILLAGE 1925

G-P. Joumard created "Très Parisien, 1925, No. 7, Pl. 2: Créations BECHOFF - BABILLAGE" in 1925 using an unknown medium. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, encapsulates the zeitgeist of post-war Paris and the evolving role of women in society. The print reflects the "garçonne" look, which became popular in the 1920s. It challenged traditional notions of femininity through its androgynous silhouettes. These women, adorned in modern, shorter dresses, symbolize a break from the restrictive corsets and gender norms of the past. The figures, though slender and elegant, also provoke questions about the representation of the female body and the pressures of beauty standards during this era. The term “Babillage,” or "chatter," in the artwork’s title, hints at the lively social interactions and conversations that defined the Roaring Twenties. The figures invite us to consider the shifting dynamics of female friendships and the shared experiences of women navigating a rapidly changing world. The print’s visual elegance invites a deeper contemplation of the intertwined themes of modernity, femininity, and the silent dialogues embedded in the fabric of society.