Très Parisien, 1927 No. 3, Pl. 4: Création JEAN MAGNIN - CASINO 1927

This print, "Très Parisien, 1927 No. 3" by G-P. Joumard, is from 1927. It's like a fashion plate, but the flat application of color and decisive line makes me think about printmaking, about creating an image in layers. Look at how the aquamarine dress seems to float on the beige ground. The lace trim looks more drawn on than a part of the dress itself, emphasizing the flatness of the design. The lines are confident, especially those defining the figure's silhouette and the details of the dress. The colors are muted, giving the image a soft, dreamy quality. I’m really drawn to the pale pink and yellow block of color behind the figure, it’s not exactly a shadow, but it is definitely implying depth within the picture. I also love how the casino or apartment block is presented as only a few black marks, and the edge of the roof line. Raoul Dufy, who did textile design, might be a good comparison here: both artists use line and color to capture the spirit of the time, and I love how they both leave space for the viewers imagination.