Très Parisien, février 1922 : 11.- AUTEUIL 1922

Here is the audio guide script for the artwork you have chosen: This fashion plate was crafted in February 1922, somewhere in Paris, though we don't know by whom. It is made with opaque watercolor, pen, and graphite on paper. I think about the process of making this artwork, the confidence and assuredness of line. It feels like the artist knew exactly where they were going. You can see the sureness of the strokes, especially around the dress, which gives it a real sense of style. What was the artist thinking about as they put down these marks? I bet they were tuned into the latest fashion trends, with a clear vision of the modern woman they were trying to capture. I love the color palette too. The contrast between the stark black and red feels bold and sophisticated, like a visual shout-out to the energy of the city. The artist has this kind of economy of expression that is typical of fashion illustration.