Fashion Illustration from "La Vie parisienne"

Books & Magazines

Inventory number
2020.9.30.5.BM.MG.C1913.FR
Authors:
Léo FONTAN (French, Donchery 1884 - 1965 Annecy)
La Vie Parisienne (French, 1863 - 1970)
Description
Engraving print from "La Vie Parisienne" magazine (the Parisian life). The image depicts a young woman sitting in a wooden chair and lacing her high brown boots. She is wearing a brocade silk shirt with red pattern and white detailing on cuffs and collar, a long navy blue skirt, with a high waistline. Her hair is in updo style, held by a headband of the same colour as her hair.
Materials
Printed on paper
Cardboard
Wood
Origin
circa 1913 Paris, France
Dimensions
Length : 40 cm
Height : 49 cm