Très Parisien, 1925, No. 7, Pl. 15. - AUTEUIL 1925

This fashion plate was made in 1925 by G-P. Joumard. I imagine Joumard, a commercial artist, taking on this assignment, and thinking: how to distill the essence of Parisian chic with just a few lines and colors? It's a light blue dress, simple, but with a strong movement - as it says in the caption. Look at the vertical lines that create a sense of height and elegance. The soft pink blossoms next to the figure add a touch of romance. There's a playfulness here; a stylish figure posing with understated confidence. You can see the legacy of Art Deco and Cubism in the simplified forms, the geometric patterns, and the stylized representation. It reminds me of Dufy’s textile designs. Artists are in an ongoing conversation.