George Barbier: An Afternoon on the Water (Art Deco Fashion Print)

Step into the gilded world of high fashion and exclusive leisure with this magnificent print of George Barbier's "An Afternoon on the Water." This illustration is a quintessential piece of Art Deco elegance, perfectly capturing the sophisticated, liberated style of the 1920s.

George Barbier was the master visual chronicler of the Années Folles (Roaring Twenties) in Paris. His work transformed fashion illustration into true art, emphasizing theatricality, precise line work, and exquisite color.

• Art Deco Elegance: The illustration showcases the core tenets of Art Deco: streamlined silhouettes, exotic inspiration, and a focus on luxury materials. The figure is typically wearing a chic day dress or elegant sportswear, perfectly styled for a refined outing on a yacht or by a resort lake.

• Mastery of Pochoir: Barbier's work was often reproduced using the pochoir (stencil) technique, which gave the colors a flat, vibrant intensity and the finished print a refined, luxurious texture. The print captures this characteristic brilliance, from the subtle folds of the fabric to the shimmering water.

• The Age of Leisure: This piece sells not just clothing, but an aspirational lifestyle—one of carefree elegance, sophisticated social engagement, and the burgeoning freedom that the modern woman experienced after World War I. Barbier was unmatched in setting this visual standard for chic modernity.

This print is an essential acquisition for collectors of Art Deco, Vintage Fashion Illustration, and sophisticated 20th-century French art.

• Artist: George Barbier (French, 1882–1932), leading Art Deco fashion illustrator.

• Artwork: An Afternoon on the Water (Original Medium: Pochoir print/Illustration, c. 1920s).

• Style: Art Deco / French Fashion Illustration; noted for elegant figures, refined line work, and bold, sophisticated color.

• Subject: High-end leisure and fashionable women enjoying a moment by the water.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the original's precise graphic quality, vibrant color fields, and luxurious aesthetic.

• Aesthetic: Ultimate vintage fashion decor and timeless Art Deco elegance.

Secure this definitive symbol of 1920s French style and sophistication. This stunning Barbier "Afternoon on the Water" print offers unmatched grace and historical allure. Order this Giclée reproduction today.

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