Dress c. 1937

This drawing of a dress was made by Jean Peszel, but when exactly remains a mystery. It's like stumbling upon a secret, isn't it? There's something so intimate about the way the dress is rendered, you can almost feel the silk. The artist's touch is so delicate and intentional, particularly in the layering of color. Look closely, and you see how each stroke builds up the fabric's texture, giving it a real sense of depth. It’s like the artist is saying, "I see you. I see the beauty in the folds, in the details." The flowers sprinkled across the skirt are tiny explosions of joy. There is a similar sense of detail to be found in the fashion plates of Erté. Peszel shows us how even the most everyday things can be a source of wonder, if we only take the time to really look.