This January 1913 issue of L’Illustration, the celebrated French illustrated weekly, gathers the news, articles, and fine engravings that made it a landmark of European journalism. Like its peers, the magazine reported on Paris fashion alongside its coverage of art, society, and current events.
A showcase of early twentieth-century illustration, the issue preserves the visual culture and styles of its moment. This work is in French. It will most reward readers of the language, though its images speak across it. The number is offered here as a free EPUB download.