Toujours Chic Les Robes, Hiver 1921-1922: Jouvence 1921 - 1922

This fashion plate, Jouvence, was made in 1921-1922 by G-P. Joumard. It's a simple work, all lines and flat colour. It’s hard to see much of the artist’s hand here; the marks feel very controlled. But the whole image has a certain charm. The pink, the black, the wheels… it's pretty striking. There’s something appealing about how the dress is ‘coloured’ in thin vertical lines. You can see the creamy paper through the pink and grey. In a way, this simple gesture reminds me of Agnes Martin, the way she uses these repetitive, ruled lines to create a field of colour, a kind of vibration. The overall effect is stylish and understated. This fashion plate isn’t trying to be overly realistic or detailed, it's more about capturing a mood, a feeling of Parisian chic. It's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be grand or complicated to be engaging and thought-provoking.