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VISUAL DESCRIPTION

This vintage illustration depicts a stylish woman, representing "La Femme de Feu" (the Woman of Fire), standing confidently with one hand on her hip and the other holding open a fur-lined coat adorned with fiery orange floral patterns. She gazes towards a melting snowman figure, "L'Homme de Neige" (the Snowman), who appears to be tipping his hat in her direction—a gesture suggesting an acknowledgment or farewell. The contrast between the two figures symbolizes the transition from winter to spring, as indicated by the title "Le Dégel" (The Thaw) at the bottom. The artwork is characterized by its Art Deco style and was likely used for fashion or cultural commentary in "La Vie Parisienne, " which can be inferred from the text at the top of the image.