Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Juin 1932, No. 142, 12e Année, p. 22 1932

This page, made by H. Rouit in June 1932, from 'Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine' magazine, floats in that delicious space between art and commerce. I love how the artist uses a limited palette, almost like a fashion sketch, but still manages to evoke a mood. Look at the way the dresses flow, not with realistic detail, but with a kind of dreamy essence. It reminds me that artmaking is about the process of distilling an idea. The dark dress on the right contrasts with the lighter dresses, creating a sort of dance, which emphasizes form over practicality. There’s something about the flat application of color, and the bold outlines that feels graphic, almost like a poster. It relates to Art Deco simplicity and elegance, similar to the works of Erté, who also blurred the lines between fine art and illustration. It’s a reminder that art is always in conversation, borrowing and remixing, and that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places.