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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is an illustration from the cover of "La Vie Parisienne, " a French weekly magazine, dated May 30, 1925. The artwork depicts a whimsical and stylized image of a red-haired woman in a dynamic pose with her arms outstretched upwards. She appears to be wearing minimal clothing that resembles a one-piece swimsuit or bodysuit in orange-red color, which matches her flowing hair adorned with ribbons. Her playful expression conveys joy and carefreeness. The background features an oversized black-and-white checkerboard pattern that doubles as a crossword puzzle, adding an intellectual twist to the composition's sensuality and charm. The title "LA FOLIE DES CROISADES" (which translates to "The Madness of Crosswords") is prominently displayed at the bottom, suggesting that the image may be celebrating or poking fun at the popular craze for crossword puzzles during this era. Above the illustration are details about the publication: its name "La Vie Parisienne, " indicating it caters to Parisian life; issue number ("63^e Année - N° 22"), signifying it's part of its sixty-third year running and is issue number twenty-two; price information ("Le Numéro: 2 francs"), stating that this issue costs two francs; and finally, the date of publication ("30 Mai 1925"). This cover art captures both the spirit of leisurely entertainment in post-World War I France and reflects elements characteristic of Art Deco design prevalent during that time period.
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