Gazette du Bon Ton, 1921 - No. 2, Pl. VI: Fumoir 1921

Lucie Renaudot created this print titled 'Fumoir' for the Gazette du Bon Ton in 1921. The rendering of this intimate interior is achieved through flat planes of colour and an unwavering focus on the geometric arrangement of shapes. This creates a space that feels simultaneously inviting and subtly disorienting. The composition hinges on a contrast between organic patterns and rigid lines. Note how the sinuous wallpaper design mimics the languid pose of the figure on the couch. This is counterbalanced by the unyielding rectangular framework of the room. Renaudot uses this interplay to engage with broader questions about the relationship between nature and artifice. She creates a tension that invites us to consider how constructed environments shape our perceptions and behaviors. The colour palette reinforces this theme, where the cool blues and greens evoke a sense of calm composure, while the sharp black outlines inject a note of graphic precision. Through a rigorous formal approach, Renaudot’s 'Fumoir' becomes more than just an interior scene, it's a meditation on the art of stylish living.