George Barbier’s “Le Goût des Laques” (1920) is a striking celebration of the fascination with East Asian decorative arts that swept through Paris during the Art Deco era. Richly inspired by lacquer screens, porcelain, and exotic motifs, the illustration pairs elegant fashion with an opulent interior, creating a theatrical scene where haute couture and interior design become inseparable works of art. Barbier’s refined composition reflects the cosmopolitan luxury and artistic innovation that defined the Roaring Twenties.
The illustration is filled with exquisite decorative detail, from the stylized cranes and flowering lotus to the dramatic lacquer screen that serves as both backdrop and architectural centerpiece. Elegant gowns, jeweled accessories, and graceful poses are balanced against bold geometric forms and a sophisticated palette of crimson, black, gold, turquoise, and ivory. Drawing from Japanese and Chinese artistic influences while remaining unmistakably French, Barbier transforms the scene into a harmonious vision of modern elegance.
Perfect for collectors of Art Deco, vintage fashion illustration, and Chinoiserie-inspired design, Le Goût des Laques brings timeless glamour and refined decorative style to living rooms, dressing rooms, libraries, or curated gallery walls. Its luxurious color palette and intricate ornamental composition make it one of George Barbier’s most captivating and iconic fashion illustrations.
🖨️ Print features:
– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction
– Paper weight: 189 g/m2
– For indoor use only
– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″
🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:
– Printed and shipped from the U.S.
– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included
– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.
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