{"product_id":"fashion-plate-4-les-chapeaux-de-la-femme-anonymous-artist","title":"Fashion Plate 4, Les Chapeaux de la Femme, Anonymous Artist","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFashion Plate 4, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLes Chapeaux de la Femme\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Anonymous Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1931\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand- colored pochoir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking hand-colored illustration, \"Pl. 4,\" showcases the sophisticated graphic art used to promote high-end French millinery as an official supplement to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Chapeaux de la Femme Chic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (No. 223). The piece showcases four sophisticated women modeling luxury headwear designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegroux Sœurs and Anne Roland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The illustrations feature structured, sculptural hats in muted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue and grey tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with distinct decorative flourishes, such as the vibrant yellow and red striped ribbon curl seen on two of the models. The delicate line work and vibrant color application suggest it may be a pochoir print, a meticulous hand-stenciling technique common in high-end French fashion catalogs of the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in Paris by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. Louchel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and printed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImp. Grou-Radenez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this plate belongs to a period when French millinery led global fashion trends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLes Chapeaux de la Femme Chic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewas a specialized trade publication primarily aimed at couturiers and elite clientele, serving as an \"official voice\" for French elegance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegroux Sœurs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a prominent Parisian millinery house known for its innovative designs during the interwar years. This piece is historically significant as it captures the \"New Look\" of the early 1930s, where hats were not merely functional but essential signs of social distinction and artistic expression. Such illustrations are now rare collectors' items, valued for documenting the intersection of commercial advertising and fine graphic art in the pre-war haute couture industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH 8 ¼” x 5” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In very good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTONIO RAIMO GALLERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595821834519,"sku":"PR0154-3","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3607\/0679\/files\/PR0154-3.1.jpg?v=1782839458","url":"https:\/\/antonioraimogallery.com\/products\/fashion-plate-4-les-chapeaux-de-la-femme-anonymous-artist","provider":"ANTONIO RAIMO GALLERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}