Très Parisien, 1923, No 7: 15.- LES PRÉS FLEURIS. - "Les Prés fleuris sur Toilaine"... 1923
drawing, print, ink
portrait
art-deco
drawing
pastel colours
figuration
flat colour
historical fashion
ink
watercolour illustration
decorative-art
dress
Dimensions: height 269 mm, width 180 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This is a fashion plate called 'Très Parisien', made in 1923 by an anonymous artist. I can imagine them carefully laying down each color, deciding where to place each flower on the dress. It’s interesting to think about the artist's process, like, what were they thinking about while they were making this? Were they trying to capture a feeling, or just show off the latest trends? I wonder if they struggled with getting the proportions right, or if the colors didn't quite match what they had in mind. But that's the beauty of art, right? It's not always perfect, and it's not always easy. But it's always a way of expressing something, even if it's just a fleeting moment or a simple idea. And in that way, we artists are all connected, sharing ideas and inspiring each other across time. We get to embrace all the ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations.
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