Très Parisien, 1923, No 11: 1 - DEUX AMIES. - Charmant tailleur de velours... 1923

This pochoir print, titled "Très Parisien, 1923, No 11", presents two women in striking velvet outfits. Note the composition, split between the cooler, linear blue of the left figure, and the warmer, textured patterns on the right. These contrasting palettes evoke both a sense of harmony and subtle tension. The artist constructs the scene using distinct lines and flat planes of color, typical of early 20th-century fashion illustration. Each element—the dresses, the cloche hats, and even the suggestion of a landscape—is reduced to its essential form, creating a visual language of modernity. Consider how these choices not only depict contemporary fashion but also reflect broader artistic movements that questioned traditional representation. Notice how the interplay between representation and abstraction in "Très Parisien" destabilizes our expectation for a realistic image, compelling us to engage with the underlying codes and structures that inform our understanding of beauty and style.