George Barbier - New Venus - 1915 - India Ink - Drawing - Fashion - Art Deco
Artist: George Barbier (1882-1932)
Born in Nantes in 1882, George Barbier was one of the most refined illustrators of the Art Deco era. Likely trained at the Académie Julian, he established himself as a master of fashion illustration and graphic elegance as early as 1911.
A contributor to prestigious magazines such as La Gazette du Bon Ton and Vogue, Barbier created exquisitely delicate illustrations that blended the influence of 18th-century miniatures, Japanese prints, and modern theater. He depicted the contemporary woman with grace and sophistication, in a world of stylized luxury and precious colors.
A versatile artist, he also designed sets and costumes for the theater, the Ballets Russes, and film, sharing with his contemporaries, such as Paul Poiret, a taste for exoticism and decorative refinement. Having died prematurely in 1932, Barbier left behind a body of work emblematic of the Art Deco aesthetic — an art of line, rhythm and elegance — now rediscovered as a symbol of the Roaring Twenties.
A contributor to prestigious magazines such as La Gazette du Bon Ton and Vogue, Barbier created exquisitely delicate illustrations that blended the influence of 18th-century miniatures, Japanese prints, and modern theater. He depicted the contemporary woman with grace and sophistication, in a world of stylized luxury and precious colors.
A versatile artist, he also designed sets and costumes for the theater, the Ballets Russes, and film, sharing with his contemporaries, such as Paul Poiret, a taste for exoticism and decorative refinement. Having died prematurely in 1932, Barbier left behind a body of work emblematic of the Art Deco aesthetic — an art of line, rhythm and elegance — now rediscovered as a symbol of the Roaring Twenties.
1 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Deco
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Paper
Width: 15,5 cm.
Height: 20,5 cm.
Reference (ID): 1683141
Availability: In stock
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