Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Juin 1932, No. 142, 12e Année, p. 9 1932

R. Drivon made this fashion plate, Art - Goût - Beauté, in June 1932, capturing a moment in time. The colour palette feels muted, sophisticated. It's like each shade was carefully considered, a testament to artmaking as a process of refinement. The application is so smooth, the colours blend almost seamlessly, which gives the figures a ghostly presence. Look at the way the light catches the fabric of the outfits, creating subtle highlights and shadows. There’s an area of shadow behind the figures that is so delicate. It almost looks like a watercolour wash, which adds depth and dimension to the piece. It's interesting how the precision of the fashion illustration, with its emphasis on line and form, meets this atmospheric quality. Fashion illustration can be aligned with the work of Erté, an artist known for his Art Deco designs, which, like this fashion plate, are both elegant and timeless, capturing the spirit of their era. Fashion is never just about clothes; it reflects our ongoing conversation about beauty, taste, and the world we want to create.