La Vie Parisienne - Entre le Tango et le Tennis - 1920 Original Magazine Illustration RefPO#08 who became known as ‘Cherettes

who became known as ‘Cherettes

Lettres et Ensignes

in New York and in Paris

His works offer us a view into Parisian high society at the turn of the century

La Vie Parisienne - Entre le Tango et le Tennis - 1920 Original Magazine Illustration RefPO#08 who became known as ‘CherettesFounded in 1863, La Vie Parisienne was originally designed to appeal to the upper classes, offering literary pieces, society gossip and articles about the arts. It also featured the work of immensely talented artists like Georges Barbier, Gerda Wegener, Chri Hrouard, Georges Lonnec, Maurice Milliere. The artwork was considered risqu, even erotic (think early porn for the intellectual). H. Prejelan did some great illustrations for La Vie Parisienne.