Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costumes Parisiens, 1914, No. 165 : Robe à danser (...) 1914

This costume print was made by Gerda Wegener in 1914, part of a series called Journal des Dames et des Modes. It's got these delicate lines and soft colors, like pink, cream, and burgundy, all kind of dancing together. I can almost feel Wegener carefully placing each stroke, trying to capture the movement of the fabric and the essence of Parisian fashion. You can see the precision in the lines that define the dress, and the subtle shading that gives it depth. It makes me think about all the other artists working at the time, like Picasso and Matisse, who were also pushing the boundaries of representation. I imagine her thinking about how the dress would look in motion, how it would catch the light as the dancer twirled. A certain kind of ephemeral idea—so beautifully captured. It’s like she’s inviting us to step into a world of elegance, beauty, and maybe a little bit of playful fantasy.