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George Barbier (1882 -
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George Barbier
studied at the Ecole des Beaux under Jean-Paul Laurens. He began his art
career as a costume and set designer of the Ballet Russes. Along with
Erte and Icart, Barbier achieved status as one of the finest artists of
the Art Deco period. Barbier's exuberant use of color and technique
captured this period.
Barbier achieved mastery of the pochoir
technique and used it extensively in his work. While known as a fashion
and design illustrator he also developed an in Greek classic art through
his love of antiquities. He employed his unique interpretation with a
art deco style successfully in several albums which are reminiscent of
Etruscan and Attica vase painting.
Barbier became involved in painting,
poster art, textile and wall paper design and book illustrations. He was
a frequent contributor to Gazette du Bon Ton, Journal des
Dames and Modes et Maineres. His album masterpieces include Le
Bonheur du Jour, Les Chanson de Bilitis, Personages de
Comedie, Poems en Prose, and Vies Imaginaires. Other
outstanding works include Falbalas et Fanfreluches, Les Fetes
Galant, and Les Cantiques de Cantiques.
Until his death Barbier regularly
exhibited his work at the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs and in 1920
also participated in Museum of Decorative Arts. During his life he
received numerous art awards. His work is highly sought after in Europe
and now the United States.
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Robert Bonfils (1886 to
1972) |
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Robert Bonfils
began his art career at the start of the art deco period. He combined
19th century romanticism with 20th century abstract. He became a regular
contributor to Gazette du Bon Ton and also worked for the other
Parisian fashion publications. He won an award for a promotional poster
at the 1925 Paris Exposition.
Other works include La Maniere
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Bernard de Monvel (1881
to 1949) |
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Bernard de Monvel
was a student of Luc-Olivier and Jean Dampi, He was a painter,
illustrator, engraver adn also a fashion designer. He contributed to
important publications including Gazette du Bon Ton, Journal
des Dames and Modes et Maineres. |
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Serge Gladky (1880 to
1930?) |
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Serge Gladky was
a major figure in the cubism and abstract segment of the art deco world.
He was an artist, architect, and designer. He traveled throughout Europe
and Asia. However, little is known of his personal life. Gladky is
mostly remembered as a proponent of the cubism art style. In his most
famous work, Nouvelles Compositions Decoratives Gladky uses
motifs of animals, insects, fish and birds to create a marvelous series
of abstract prints. |
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Paul Iribe (1883 to
1935) |
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Paul Iribe
studies at the College Rollin and the Ecole Condorcet. He began has art
career as a cartoonist and illustrator. Iribe obtained
international fame when he illustrated the deluxe fashion album that
Paul Poiret had created entitled Les Robes de Paul Poiret. Upon
his success he obtained commissions from the major fashion publications
and he also set up a studio designing furniture, fabric and wallpaper.
He came to America in 1914 and worked for Cecil B. de Mille on costume
and set design. After returning to France he continued his fashion
career and also designed jewelry for Coco Chanel. |
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George Lepape (1887 to
1971) |
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George Lepape
studied at the Ateliers Humbert and Cormon and Ecole National des Beaux
Arts. He began his art career as a graphic designer and achieved
status in both poster art and advertising. His major success was
illustrating the fashion album of Les Chases de Paul Poiret after
the success of Les Robes de Paul Poiret, Both albums are sought
by collectors for their excellent pochoir plates.
His recognition bought him assignments
from Gazette du Bon Ton, Journal des Dames and Modes et
Manieres. In later years, he also contributed to Vogue, Harper's
Bazaar L'Illustration, and Femina. Lepape also produced designs for
costumes and sets for the Ballets Russes. His water colors are also
collected. |
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Charles Martin (1884 to
1934) |
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Charles Martin
studied at the Montpelier Ecole des Beaux Arts, Academie Julian and
Ecole des Beaux Arts. He is recognized as a fashion illustrator, costume
designer, and theater set designer. Martin also became prominent as a
graphic artist and poster designer. Martin forte was his cubist style
and his illustrations were regular features of the major fashion
publications. He also produced illustrations for albums and deluxe books
including Mascarades et Amusettes and Sports et
Diverrtissement. |
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A.E. Marty (1882 to
1974) |
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Andre Edouard
Marty studied at the Ecole des Beaux. In addition to being an
artist, he was also a student of philosophy. He also developed his
skills as an enameler and created many beautiful items of jewelry. Marty
was a frequent contributor to the three major fashion periodicals. he
also designed sets and costumes for the theater, as well as posters and
illustrations for books. |
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F.L. Schmied (1873 to
1941) |
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Francis-Louis
Schmied was born in Switzerland in 1873. He studied at the Geneva School
of Industrial Arts and moved to Paris in the early 1900'. He later
became the foremost and finest master of color wood engraving. His
adaptation of Paul Jouve's illustrations for Kipling's Jungle Books was
his first initial success. Schmied also collaborated with George Barbier
and produced L'Odysee, Chanson de Bilitis, Personnages
de Comedie, and Vies Imaginaires.
His devotion to detail and in workmanship
later led to his financial ruin in the 1930's. His work is highly prized
today and often very rare. |
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