Très Parisien, 1923, No. 3: Tissus de MEURICE...Reine-des-Prés 1923

This anonymous print, Très Parisien No. 3, made in 1923, uses delicate lines and a restricted palette to suggest a world of elegant simplicity. The flat blocks of color, combined with the fluidity of the linework remind me that artmaking is a conversation between control and chance. Look closely, and you’ll see how the artist renders fabric. It's not about replicating reality; rather, it’s about creating a sense of lightness and movement. The soft pinks and muted greens evoke a feeling of springtime, while the bold, dark lines give the composition structure. Notice how the floral pattern on the dress dances across the surface, almost as if it’s alive. The dress is a series of repeated marks and gestures. Each tiny flower, and looping swirl are like words in a poem, building up to create the whole image. This piece reminds me of the work of Charles Demuth, whose watercolors also capture a sense of fleeting beauty and stylishness, and the conversations artists have with each other across time. Ultimately, this print reminds us that art is not about perfection, but about capturing a feeling, an essence, a fleeting moment in time.