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This is a vintage illustration from "La Vie Parisienne, " showcasing two women in an indoor setting, likely from the early 20th century. On the left stands a woman with an expression of disapproval or concern on her face; she's dressed in a brown dress adorned with ruffles and lace, holding what appears to be a cup of tea or coffee in one hand and gesturing towards the seated woman with the other. The seated woman, on the right, exhibits a relaxed demeanor as she reads a newspaper or magazine. She wears a black outfit complemented by white stockings and heels, sitting comfortably in an ornate red chair patterned with flowers. The caption above reads "IL FAUT FAIRE PREUVE DE BONNE VOLONTÉ, " which translates to "One must show good will. " Below there seems to be dialogue that adds context to their interaction: "Mais. . . elle est trop courte. . . On voit le caleçon. " "But. . . it's too short. . . You can see the underpants. " "Bah! J'en ai commandé un noir!" "Well! I ordered one in black!" The conversation suggests they are discussing fashion norms and propriety related to skirt length and visible undergarments—a topic that might have been quite relevant for its time regarding changing fashions and social mores. The artwork captures both generational differences in attitudes toward fashion as well as humor through its depiction of contrasting reactions between characters.
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