I love the artwork by George Barbier.  Here is two I’ve managed to scan from my note cards.

George Barbier was born in Nantes, France in 1882.  He was a popular fashion illustrator and costume designer during the 1920’s Art Deco period.  His illustrations were usually found in French fashion magazines and now can be found in art museums (as well as stationary).

“Voice me ailes!” - Look at my wings! This artwork was first printed in 1922 in French fashion magazine.

The drawing really brings you back to a different era. From the fashion to the sailboats in the background. I also like the simple yet elegant black dress, but can’t imagine looking like this all the time.

Here is another artwork I scanned from a note card by George Barbier.  ” L ‘Etourdissant Petit Poisson: Robe d’ele” from Gazette du Bon ton, 1914.  The Stunning Little Fish.

Barbier’s characters have interesting physical features and are all so thin. The lady and the fish have almost the same expression. And all the characters seem to be very confident. I also like the underwater theme with corals too.

All images were reprints from Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Library Department of Textile and Fashion Arts.  George Barbier 1882 - 1932.