Art Deco Charles Martin Fashion Plate Print Poster

Charles Martin (French)Costumes Parisiens 1918 Fashion Plate Plate 108. Robe de linon rayé bordée de linon rose - Fichu aussi de linon rose (Striped linen dress trimmed with pink linen - Scarf also in pink linen) Journal des Dames et des Modes. Etching with pochoir colour on laid paper, 1913. Now here's a pair of fine-feathered friends! Stylish and sophisticated but with a touch of fun. A Parisian lady dressed iin the high fashion of the day with her pet bird perched on one hand, the empty birdcage in the other. I love the surprised expression on her face. Wonderful Art Deco palette of green, rose pink, black, taupe brown and dark gold with touches of bright blue, yellow, fuchsia pinkT and cerise red. This is an early Deco fashion illustration and one still senses the Art Nouveau influence here, yet the Deco high contrast and sense of fun are already shining brightly in this piece.