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30587140
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
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This is a vintage illustration featuring an elegantly dressed woman in early 20th-century fashion, poised with one hand on her hip and the other resting on a large black top hat. She wears a stylish brown dress that hugs her figure, complemented by matching gloves, stockings, and high-heeled shoes. Her wide-brimmed hat adds to her chic appearance and frames her face beautifully. A small monkey sits beside the hat, contributing to the whimsical nature of this artwork. The background consists of a grid-like pattern in red and beige tones that gives off an Art Deco vibe. The text at the top reads "LA VIE PARISIENNE" which translates to "Parisian Life, " suggesting that this image may have been part of a French magazine or publication celebrating the lifestyle and fashion of Parisians during that era. Below it says "UN MÉNAGE? NON UNE MÉNAGERIE" which can be translated as "A household? No, a menagerie, " perhaps implying humorously that instead of managing traditional domestic affairs, she's more akin to managing or being part of an eclectic collection like one would find in a menagerie. At the bottom left corner is what appears to be the signature of the artist who created this piece: 'Léon Courbouleix. ' Additionally, there's another line referencing La Fontaine's fable: “La Précieuse ou le Sot Foin, ” indicating some inspiration from classic literature or possibly suggesting an underlying story behind this intriguing scene.
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