Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Mars 1929, No. 103, 9e Année, p. 13 1929

This fashion plate, made by R. Drivon in March 1929, is a symphony of soft watercolors and delicate lines. The artist’s hand seems to float across the page, capturing the flowing fabrics and poised figures with a graceful ease. Look closely and you’ll see how Drivon uses subtle gradations of color to suggest form and shadow. The muted palette—mostly grays, creams, and the occasional pop of red—creates a sense of quiet elegance, almost like a faded photograph. The shadows beneath the figures, elongated and slightly blurred, add a touch of drama, grounding the ethereal figures in a tangible space. Notice how the pleats in the skirts are rendered with just a few strokes, yet they convey a sense of movement and texture. Drivon reminds me a little of Erté, but with a softer, more introspective touch. Both artists explore the world of fashion with a keen eye for detail and a sense of theatrical flair. But where Erté's work is bold and declarative, Drivon's is intimate and understated. I love how fashion plates like this show us that art, like fashion itself, is an ongoing conversation, a dance between creativity and craft.