drawing, paper, watercolor, ink
portrait
art-deco
drawing
figuration
paper
watercolor
historical fashion
ink
watercolour illustration
decorative-art
watercolor
Dimensions: height 264 mm, width 178 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This fashion plate comes from Paris in 1927, anonymous, but designed by J. Suzanne Talbot, probably made with gouache or tempera on paper. I love the warm, earthy tones mixed with the creamy whites and yellows. I imagine the artist carefully layering thin washes of color to achieve this look. It's a delicate, almost ephemeral quality, like capturing a fleeting moment of beauty. Maybe the artist was thinking about capturing the essence of Parisian chic, the way the light falls on a fashionable woman, or the way she carries herself with confidence. The flat planes and decorative details remind me of Art Deco design, yet there is something so modern and fresh about its simplicity. There is a conversation going on here with other artists and designers, all pushing the boundaries of form and color. This piece stands as a testament to the power of creativity to transform the everyday into something extraordinary.
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