Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Novembre 1931, No. 135, 12e Année, p. 19 1931

This fashion plate, ‘Art - Goût - Beauté’, was made in France in 1931, but the artist is unknown. I like to imagine them, bent over a drawing desk, carefully rendering each detail. The color palette is subdued yet sophisticated, with soft blues, pinks, and browns, punctuated by black and white accents. The artist uses thin lines and flat planes of color to create a sense of depth and volume. Look at the pink blouse and black skirt in the foreground. The lines are crisp and clear, capturing the sleekness of the art deco period. I wonder if the artist was thinking about the changing role of women in society, or the rise of consumer culture? Fashion is never just about clothes; it's also about identity, aspiration, and self-expression. Artists are always taking cues from each other, riffing on each other’s ideas, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Painting, like fashion, is a conversation that never ends.