Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costumes Parisiens, 1913, No. 57 : Robe de cachemir (...) 1913

This is a print from 1913 by J. Renée Souef, made for the Journal des Dames et des Modes, and it's just so chic, right? Look at the way the artist uses these delicate, almost watercolor-like washes of color. It's like the whole thing is breathing. It's a fashion plate, so the focus is obviously on the clothes, but I'm really drawn to the way the artist captures the textures of the fabrics, like the way the jacket has a soft sheen and the dress has a delicate embroidered hem. And then there's that little dog. It feels like the whole thing is about capturing a fleeting moment. This isn't just about showing off a dress; it's about capturing a whole mood, a way of being. I'm reminded of someone like Constantin Guys, who also captured these kinds of fleeting moments of Parisian life with such sensitivity. It's a reminder that art isn't just about making a statement; it's about paying attention, and noticing the beauty in the everyday.