Très Parisien, 1923, No 9: 3. - CHARMANTES. - Voici une toilette... 1923

This fashion plate called "Très Parisien" was made in 1923, and by an anonymous artist. It's got this cool, flat, graphic style, right? The colors are muted, almost like a faded memory, but the patterns on the dresses are really intricate. I love how the artist uses these thin, black lines to define the shapes, but then fills them in with these delicate patterns. The artist has embraced the flatness of the image, playing with pattern and line rather than trying to create an illusion of depth. Look at the dress on the left with the blue, paisley pattern. Each little swirl and curve feels so deliberate, like a tiny dance across the fabric. It’s reminiscent of Matisse’s paper cut outs, these lively, rhythmic shapes creating a sense of movement and energy. Both artists seem to share an understanding of how shapes and colors can evoke emotions and ideas, creating worlds within worlds.