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George Barbier

George Barbier was a leading French illustrator of the Art Deco era, known for elegant fashion plates and theatrical scenes.

THE ARTIST

George Barbier

French Art Deco Illustrator

Born 16 October 1882
City Nantes

George Barbier (1882–1932) was one of the leading French illustrators of the Art Deco era.

He created elegant fashion plates, book illustrations and designs for theatre and ballet. His work captures the glamour and refinement of Paris in the 1910s and 1920s.

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