Très Parisien, 1926, No. 1, Pl. 14: Créations BERNARD et Cie - TIR AU PIGEON 1926

This pochoir print, Très Parisien, by G-P. Joumard, made in 1926, uses stencils to lay down flat, even colors, a process that feels so deliberate, almost mechanical. And yet, look closer, and you'll see a handmade quality, a warmth that resists the crisp lines. I love the way the artist uses color to define form and mood. The muted blues and reds are so elegant, so Parisian. The way the light falls on the coats, the subtle variations in tone, it’s all so carefully considered. Take the way the shadow under the fur stole on the left figure is represented. It's so economical, so assured. It reminds me a little of Sonia Delaunay's textile designs from the same era, that same interest in bold, geometric shapes and vibrant colors. Like Delaunay, Joumard understands that art isn't just about representation, it's about creating a feeling, a mood, a whole world of possibilities.