He; ‘I propose dinner.’ She; ‘Materialist’ 1916

Ralph Barton's 1916 illustration, "He; ‘I propose dinner.’ She; ‘Materialist’", humorously depicts a couple in a restaurant, captured in a playful dialogue. The bold graphic style, with flat colors and simplified forms, reflects the emerging Art Deco movement. The woman's elaborate attire and the man's nonchalant posture highlight the social dynamics of the era. This artwork, while satirical, offers a glimpse into the fashion and social commentary of the Roaring Twenties.