Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on a picture postcard showing an 18th century house in Nantes, Nantes, Tuesday, n.d.
BARBIER, GEORGES (1882-1932). French artist, considered one of the great illustrators of the early 20th century.
He begins asking his female correspondent, "How are you, dear lady. This interminable winter is truly hard to bear. From here, Spring's hair looks powdered with frost and its nose is red. My life is rather calm and rather silly, but it fits me perfectly. A few retarded Judex films barely pull me out of my torpor, but I no longer like Musidora very much. Her cheeks sag, and she rolls her haggard eyes...I am thinking of going back in a few days and I will be happy to show you my new...rings, of course, but with more colors than the witch's that shine with all the fires of the Sabbath... ancient, opulent...." He signs this intriguing letter, "Georges Barbier." (Item ID: 671)
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Barbier is best known for his theater designs, ballet costumes, and particularly for his high fashion illustrations. He led a group of illustrators from the Beaux Arts School known for their flamboyance as much as their art. Barbier also created jewelry, glass and wallpaper design and worked with Erte to design sets and costumes for the Follies Bergˇre. He died at the height of his career.
