Très Parisien, 1925, No. 1, Pl. 2.- : CREATIONS PHILIPPE & GASTON - TRIUMVIR. 1925

This print called 'Très Parisien' was made in 1925, by G-P. Joumard using some kind of printmaking technique. It looks like it was made with stencils or woodcuts, giving it a graphic, almost blocky feel. I love how the artist used simple shapes and flat colors to create depth and texture, especially in the clothing. Notice the black coat on the left – the way the lines create the shape of the coat and its folds is so simple, yet so effective. It reminds me of the reductive quality of Matisse's paper cutouts, but with a bit more of an edge. And the color palette – the muted greens and browns, combined with the stark blacks and whites, evoke a sense of understated elegance, but it also seems quite modern to me. It makes me think of Sonia Delaunay, who was exploring similar ideas in her textiles and paintings around the same time. It's like they're all part of this big conversation about how to represent the world in new and exciting ways.