Toujours Chic, Toilettes de Soirées, Hiver 1921-1922: Genet 1921 - 1922

G-P. Joumard made this artwork, Toujours Chic, Toilettes de Soirées, Hiver 1921-1922: Genet, a century ago, using a style of illustration that's both precise and whimsical. The figure's dress flows with a confident and cheerful elegance. I can almost see Joumard's hand moving swiftly across the paper, capturing the essence of 1920s high fashion with these delicate lines and blocks of colour. Imagine the artist, maybe in a bustling studio or a quiet corner café, sketching away, trying to capture the movement and flow of fabric. The strategic use of black against the soft yellow evokes a sense of dramatic flair, like a spotlight on a stage. There's a conversation happening here between form and fantasy. It reminds me a little of Erté, and how he combined fashion with the language of surrealism. These artists are always talking to each other, across time, across media. Each one offering their way of seeing and feeling. Here, ambiguity allows space for our own interpretations.