Home > Europe > France > Paris > La Vie Parisienne (The Parisian Life)
30586682
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Advertising Archives
30586682
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20631481
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Art Movements
> Art Nouveau
> Arts
> Literature
> Magazines
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> La Vie Parisienne (The Parisian Life)
> Popular Themes
> Dance
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is an illustration from "La Vie Parisienne, " a French weekly magazine known for its literary and artistic content, often featuring light-hearted, risqué, or humorous themes. The caption at the top reads "Plus de têtes légères, " which translates to "No more light-headedness" or could imply no more frivolous individuals. The image depicts a whimsical scene of a woman dancing joyfully with her eyes covered by a blindfold. She appears to be in motion, with one leg lifted off the ground and her skirt swirling around her. Her attire suggests early 20th-century fashion—possibly indicative of the 1920s—with a loose-fitting dress that allows freedom of movement. The drawing style has soft lines and pastel colors that give it an airy feel. The surrounding decorative elements include swirls and floral patterns typical of Art Nouveau design, adding elegance to the composition. Below the main illustration is text in French: "Dans la zone des armées l'autorité militaire à fait distribuer des casques aux femmes. " This can be translated as: "In the military zone, military authority had helmets distributed to women. " This likely refers to some form of protective measure taken during wartime conditions. Overall, this image captures both beauty and historical context within its artistic representation.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.