Toujours Chic Les Tailleurs et Les Manteaux, Hiver 1921-1922: Pimpante 1921 - 1922

This fashion plate by G-P. Joumard, made in 1921-1922, comes from a portfolio called "Toujours Chic", which is already quite a statement! I wonder about the artist making this image, what was their state of mind? I imagine them making simple lines and shapes to convey the sensation of modern style. It is rendered in a grey palette, but is punctuated with flashes of red and blue in the shawl and heels. Look at the hat, it's a simple triangle, but it captures the era so well. I imagine the artist thinking about how to catch the spirit of this fashionable woman, how to freeze her in time. This print reminds me of other artists like Erté who worked in fashion illustration, capturing the Art Deco era, and yet it also makes me think of contemporary fashion illustrators, there's always a conversation between artists, inspiring each other to push boundaries and experiment with new ideas. This image, like painting, leaves space for many readings, where we can wander and imagine.