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About the Artist
George Barbier was a leading French illustrator of the Art Deco era, celebrated for shaping the visual language of modern fashion in 1920s Paris. Working for luxury publishers, theatre, and couture culture, he helped define an ideal of elegance built from sharp silhouette, theatrical pose, and refined ornament.
His images bridge Belle Époque fantasy and modern design, making his work highly sought-after as decorative art and as a fine art print for collectors of French illustration. Explore related icons in our famous artists collection.
The Artwork
Falbalas et fanfreluches, titled Orgueil, is part of Barbier’s renowned series of fashion plates created for a deluxe annual publication in the mid-1920s. These works were conceived to capture the spirit and sophistication of Parisian society, using fashion as a lens to reflect changing attitudes and ideals of the era.
Orgueil, meaning pride, stages a theatrical moment where identity and social ambition are performed through costume. The print embodies the fascination with spectacle and self-presentation that defined urban life in the Roaring Twenties, offering a glimpse into the interplay between personal style and cultural aspiration.
Style & Characteristics
The composition features a poised female figure in a striking yellow and black ensemble, accented by touches of pink and orange. Barbier’s signature crisp contours, flat color planes, and ornamental details evoke the precision of haute couture illustration. The background is rendered in deep black, allowing the figure’s costume and accessories to stand out dramatically.
The overall effect is graphic and elegant, with balanced negative space enhancing the sense of sophistication. The mood is confident and glamorous, capturing the essence of Art Deco aesthetics. This print’s bold contrasts and refined lines make it a timeless example of 1920s fashion illustration.
In Interior Design
This George Barbier poster brings a sense of vintage glamour to bedrooms, dressing rooms, hallways, or creative studios, complementing mirrored surfaces, textiles, or perfume bottles. It is especially suited to gallery walls focused on fashion illustration, Parisian chic, or Art Deco interiors.
Pair it with black lacquer, brass, or walnut for a classic touch, or display against pale walls to highlight the vivid yellow and pink hues. For more inspiration, see our pink accents, yellow tones, and vertical posters collections.