Très Parisien, 1923, No 11: 8. - FRILEUSES. - Cette robe garnie de lièvre gris... 1923

This fashion plate, Très Parisien, No 11, was made in 1923 by an anonymous artist. Just imagine the artist carefully applying each color, building up layers of paint. It’s like a dance between precision and intuition, where the artwork slowly reveals itself. I am thinking about the artist and how they conceived of this image. The way the clothing sits on the body feels both strange and familiar. There is something so tender and fragile about the grey fur that makes you want to reach out and touch it. I can imagine the artist carefully rendering each detail, from the ornate print of the dress to the texture of the fur trim. The colors, too, have their own voice. Together, they create a harmonious balance. Like a visual poem, the artwork evokes a mood, stirring feelings and memories within us. Artists are constantly in conversation, echoing and responding to one another across time. Painting is a form of embodied expression, embracing ambiguity and allowing for endless interpretations.