Original La Vie Parisienne 1916 A. Vallée, “Le Déshabillé De Théâtre,” Fashion Illustration Print

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An original illustrated page from the celebrated French magazine La Vie Parisienne, featuring the elegant fashion plate “Le Déshabillé de … Read more An original illustrated page from the celebrated French magazine La Vie Parisienne, featuring the elegant fashion plate “Le Déshabillé de Théâtre” (“The Theater Dressing Gown”) by illustrator A. Vallée.

Rendered in the sophisticated style of the Belle Époque transitioning into Art Deco, the image depicts a fashionable woman in an extravagant fur-trimmed evening wrap adorned with bold geometric motifs and lavish jewelry, accompanied by a gentleman in formal attire. The illustration satirizes Parisian high society and the theater-going culture of early 20th-century France.

The humorous caption reads:

“I hope that seeing my new gown, they give us good seats.”
“Certainly… they’ll immediately offer us a box seat!”

La Vie Parisienne was renowned for its glamorous depictions of fashion, wit, and modern life, making its original pages highly collectible today.

A striking example of French fashion illustration and Belle Époque graphic design, ideal for collectors of Art Deco, couture history, and Parisian ephemera.

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Publication: La Vie Parisienne
Artist: A. Vallée
Title: Le Déshabillé de Théâtre
Date: January 15, 1916
Issue: 54th Year, No. 3
Origin: Paris, France
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Language: French
Style: Belle Époque / Early Art Deco
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