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This is an illustration from "La Vie Parisienne, " a French weekly magazine known for its illustrations and literary content. The image depicts a stylishly dressed woman in 1920s fashion, seated with her back to the viewer, turning her head to look over her shoulder. She has bobbed hair with waves typical of the era's style and wears a sleeveless dress with a plunging neckline adorned by what appears to be a brooch or decorative element at the waist. Her attire is complemented by long dangling earrings and she holds onto what seems like feathers or perhaps part of an elaborate headdress. Behind her stands a man in formal evening wear; we can see him in profile wearing glasses, suggesting that he might be watching something attentively or observing the surroundings. The caption on the image reads "UN PEU DE DÉCACHAGE CÔTÉ JARDIN" which translates roughly as "A bit of undressing garden side. " This phrase could imply that there's some sort of intimate or revealing moment happening offstage (as 'côté jardin' refers to stage left from the actor's perspective), adding an air of intrigue or scandal typical for this publication's themes. Below are additional lines likely providing context or dialogue related to the scene depicted: - Elle vient de quitter à l'instant celle-ci. . . de théâtre pour le cinéma. - Elles vont toutes s'y mettre bientôt! Translated: - She just left this one. . . from theater for cinema. - They will all start doing it soon! These lines suggest commentary on actresses transitioning from theatre work to emerging opportunities in cinema during that period—a cultural shift occurring during the 1920s.
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