Les Chapeaux du "Très Parisien", Automne 1925, : Créations Jane BLANCHOT (...) 1925

This print from 1925 presents a collection of hat designs, likely rendered with gouache or a similar opaque medium, given the soft, matte finish. The colors are muted, almost like a faded memory, with delicate lines defining the figures and hats. There's a beautiful tension between the precision of the outlines and the softness of the color washes. Notice, for example, the way the pink blush on the cheeks is applied so evenly, yet the edges are allowed to dissolve into the beige of the paper. This technique gives the piece a dreamy, ethereal quality. The hats themselves, with their intricate details and varied textures, feel almost like miniature abstract paintings. This work reminds me a bit of Erté, the Art Deco artist known for his fashion illustrations. Like Erté, the anonymous creator of this print seems to be interested in capturing the elegance and sophistication of the era, but with a more understated and introspective approach. It’s a reminder that art is an ongoing dialogue across time.