Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Novembre 1928, No. 99, 9e Année, p. 21 1928

This fashion plate from November 1928 is all delicate lines and soft blues. It’s less about photorealism, and more about capturing a mood, an essence of style. Look at the way the dress is rendered: blocks of color, hatched lines suggesting fabric and movement. The color scheme is very limited, almost a monochrome, which adds to its elegance. The blues and browns feel so quiet, so refined. Notice the details, the careful placement of the model, the way the text is integrated into the composition. It’s all about balance and harmony. This reminds me of Matisse, especially his paper cut-outs, in the way it uses simplified forms and flat planes of color to create a sense of depth and volume. It’s not trying to trick you into thinking it’s real, but instead inviting you to appreciate the beauty of pure form and color. It's an idea.