Toujours Chic Les Robes, Hiver 1921-1922: Rouge-Gorge 1921 - 1922

G-P. Joumard made this print called "Toujours Chic Les Robes, Hiver 1921-1922: Rouge-Gorge" using some kind of printmaking technique, probably a stencil. The colours are flat, like shapes cut out of paper. It's interesting how this simple process kind of echoes the actual process of making the clothes themselves, like a dressmaker's pattern. Look at the texture of the red areas. It’s smooth, almost velvety. But then you get these distinct, dark lines defining the edges of the outfit. It gives the whole image a graphic punch, a feeling of crispness and precision, which might reflect the style of the time. And the way the black fur trim is rendered, it's more like a dark mass, an abstract shape, than an attempt to depict actual fur. It makes me think of the post-war avant-garde and their embrace of abstraction. It reminds me a bit of Sonia Delaunay's work, who was similarly inspired by fashion and design. Ultimately, it's a beautiful object that invites us to consider the conversations between art, fashion, and the changing times.