Très Parisien, 1925, No. 11, Pl. 12: MODELES des Tissus d'Art - PAYSAGES 1925

This is plate 12 from “Très Parisien, 1925,” by G-P. Joumard, held at the Rijksmuseum. Looking at this print, with its elegant figures and bold patterns, I think about the artist as a conduit, channeling the spirit of the age, the zeitgeist of the roaring twenties, through their hand. I imagine Joumard in their studio, surrounded by fabric swatches and fashion magazines, experimenting with different compositions and color combinations, maybe listening to jazz on the radio, you know? See how the blue florals of the dress on the left are balanced by the landscape and geometric patterns on the right. Each detail carefully considered, each line contributing to the overall effect of chic modernity. It makes me think about the cross-pollination between art and fashion, and how artists inspire designers, and designers inspire artists, in a never-ending cycle of creativity. We all do it.