Très Parisien, 1925, No. 9, Pl. 2: Création Jean MAGNIN Création LUCILLE. - PALACE 1925

This fashion plate, Très Parisien, 1925, by G-P. Joumard, now at the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of poised elegance with a limited palette and precise lines. It’s not about blending so much as defining forms, a process of selection and reduction. Looking at the material aspects, you can see the stark contrast between the flat, muted tones and the implied textures of fur and velvet. The lack of visible brushstrokes or tool marks keeps the focus on the design, making it feel almost like a stencil or a carefully planned print. Take a close look at the dark outline of the coat on the left. It’s a bold stroke, isn't it? It anchors the figure, giving it weight and presence despite the overall lightness of the composition. This piece is like a precursor to the graphic explorations of someone like Andy Warhol, who also played with flatness and repetition. It reminds us that art is an ongoing conversation, always borrowing and reinterpreting, always open to new readings.