Très Parisien, 1926, No. 2, Pl. 6: - SUR LA COTE D'AZUR 1926

This print by G-P. Joumard, titled Très Parisien, from 1926, is all about capturing the feeling of a time through color and line. It's like Joumard's letting us peek into a sketchbook page where fashion ideas are just starting to take shape. The colors are muted, almost as if the sun has gently faded them, which makes the bold zigzags of the dresses really pop. Look closely, and you'll see how the lines aren't trying to be perfect. They have this charming wobble that gives the whole image a lively energy. The way the green dress’ lines converge is so striking. You know, this print reminds me of Matisse, in the sense that it’s like you are looking at the world through someone else's playful imagination.