Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costumes Parisiens, 1914, No. 137 : Robe de petite fill (...) 1914

Made in 1914, this Pochoir print on paper by Monogrammist MFN, presents a scene of domestic tranquility. The composition is structured around a central figure, the seated woman, with vertical lines and a balanced arrangement of figures and objects. The stylized lines and patterns, from the floral motifs on the chair to the geometric wallpaper, create a decorative surface. The artist flattens the space, emphasizing a play of surfaces over depth. This flattening is reinforced by the limited tonal range, focusing attention on the graphic quality of the design. The work functions as a semiotic system, where each element, from the clothing to the interior setting, signifies aspects of contemporary Parisian life and fashion. Yet, the reduction of form and emphasis on surface anticipate later modernist trends. The artwork serves as a moment of transition, embodying both decorative elegance and nascent abstraction.