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This is an illustration from the cover of "La Vie Parisienne, " a French weekly magazine, dated Saturday, February 5th, 1910. The image depicts an elegantly dressed woman ice skating with grace and poise. She wears a stylish brown dress with matching gloves and boots, complemented by a vibrant orange hat adorned with a bow. Her dynamic pose suggests movement and balance as she glides on the ice. Behind her looms the whimsical figure of a snowman who appears to be charmed by her performance. The snowman has traditional features: coal eyes, a carrot nose, and what seems to be a content smile on his face. The caption at the bottom reads in French: "Alors, vous voilà en Février. . . Le bonhomme Hiver commence à dégeler!" which translates to "So here you are in February. . . Old Man Winter begins to thaw!" The overall tone of this vintage cover art is playful and light-hearted—a celebration of winter activities and perhaps an early hint at the coming spring season as suggested by the melting snowman character.
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