Très Parisien, 1925, No. 6, Pl. 2.- DISTINCTION. 1925

This fashion plate, ‘Très Parisien, 1925’ by G-P. Joumard, is so evocative of its time. I can imagine the artist carefully applying each delicate wash of color, building up the forms of these chic women and their outfits. There's a real sense of play here, a visual rhythm created by the contrast between light and dark, solid and patterned. I'm thinking about the way the artist uses line to define the figures, especially the dark outlines that give the dresses their sharp, modern edge. The color palette is restrained, mostly blacks, creams, and beiges, but that makes the details pop even more. It reminds me of the graphic sensibilities of someone like Erté, but with a softer, more intimate touch. Each piece is a dialogue—a conversation through lines and shapes. I can picture the artist, pen in hand, sketching ideas, refining shapes, and responding to the evolving image. It's all about the feel, the joy of making.