Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Noël 1928, No. 100, 9e Année, p. 36 1928

This fashion plate was created for the Christmas 1928 edition of "Art - Goût - Beauté" and shows two women modeling the latest fashions. I think it's interesting to consider how the artist might have worked with such delicate lines and subtle tonal variations. Did they use watercolor, gouache, or a combination of both? I see them carefully building up layers of color to capture the soft textures and elegant forms of the dresses. It must have taken a really steady hand. There’s something too about how the artist captured the textures of the fabrics—the fur trim, the delicate lace—that feels incredibly tactile. You can almost feel the weight and drape of the garments. This reminds me a little bit of the work of Erté, the great Art Deco fashion designer, who also had a knack for capturing the glamour and sophistication of the era. These artists were in conversation, each inspiring the other, exploring new ways of seeing and representing the world. I think this piece invites us to consider how we can bring our own unique perspectives to the creative process, embracing the beauty of imperfection and ambiguity.