The Gazette attracted many of the leading artists of the period to design plates for the publication featuring the latest fashions sometimes in a whimsical or fanciful setting. The latest creations were displayed from the top Paris fashion houses - Lanvin, Worth, Paquin, and Poiret. Illustrations in the Gazette appeared both in the text and as separate plates or planches. The planches were done by hand in the pochoir stencil process (see [ Information ]  page on this site) and were highly coveted as decorative  prints. The Gazette was able to obtain many of the top art deco artists to illustrate the publication including George Barbier, George Lepape, Raoul Dufy, Thayht, A.E. Marty, Pierre Brissaud and others. The celebrated artists were also known in other areas of the art world as painters, illustrators, poster designers, fashion and costume illustrators, etc. 

The Gazette maintained an image of the carefree style of the era between the intervening world wars. It is estimated that about 2,000 issues were published each year. Complete sets are very rare and the prints enjoy a strong response from decorators and collectors.  Plates from the Gazette are often reproduced in catalogs, calendars and advertisements to symbolize the art deco period.

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Only 1,279 copies of the album were produced and complete sets are very rare. The Journal appeared  three time a month and the text filled only eight pages and typically contained poetry, fashion, belles letters, and lifestyle leisure articles written by contemporary writers such as Jean Cocteau, Comtess de Noailles and Anatole France. Each issue contained about two to five unbound pochoir plates. The annual subscription to the Journal was 100 French francs.

The Journal  illustrated fashion from the major Parisian houses and often used many of the same artists as the Gazette including George Barbier, George Lepape, etc.

Also see Artist Biographies and Books to Read at bottom of this page.

Also see Artist Biographies and Books to Read at bottom of this page.

Also see Artist Biographies and Books to Read at bottom of this page.

Also see Artist Biographies and Books to Read at bottom of this page.

Also see Artist Biographies and Books to Read at bottom of this page.

Also see Artist Biographies and Books to Read at bottom of this page.

The exquisite fan prints were created by George Lepape, George Barbier, and Paul Iribe. Fashion designs are monogrammed by C.R.  

The series of prints was produced in 1911 and is limited to 300 editions. Individual prints are very difficult to find.

The prints were created by Benito in the twenties.

The series of prints is limited to 250 and individual prints are very hard to find.

The prints are highlighted and embellished in gold and black for maximum effect. The album contains romantic prints with an art deco technique influenced by classic Greek mythology. 

There were only 240 print sets created in 1914.

The six colored wood block prints were created by the master F. L. Schmied. Each print is a small masterpiece of illustration.

There were only 1030 print sets created in 1923.

Paul Jouve is famous for his depiction of "big cats" and other African wildlife. This series of prints has many outstanding Tiger prints.

There were only 123 print sets created in 1949.

There were only 300 print sets created in 1921.

There were only 1000 print sets created in 1911.

The series of 48 prints was produced in 1934 and is limited to 131 issues.

It consists of ninety-eight Greek mythology prints and individual test illustrations that accompany the prints. The prints and illustrations are reminiscent of ancient Minoan and Mycenaean art rendered in an art deco style.

The prints were each produced on vellum and were hand colored in gouache by the master illustrator Jean Saude with woodblock engraving by Theo Schmied (son of F.L.Schmied).  Printing was completed by F.L. Schmied, who is considered the finest woodblock printer of the 20th century. Only 300 portfolios were produced in 1930.

George Barbier more than any other artist of his time illustrated the world weary world with exhilaration. His designs are beautifully composed with an element of decadence.

Printed in colors from wood-block by F.L.Schmied from designs by Barbier with hand coloring. Limited to 150 sets.

Chimot etchings illustrate various lovely females in various states of dress and undress. The tirage was limited to 250 portfolios and was produced in 1938.

Chimot etchings were produced in 1931 and is limited to 198 portfolios.