Bal des Petits Lits Blancs (Little White Bed Ball) – George Barbier (1922) – Art Deco Poster Print

George Barbier’s “Bal des Petits Lits Blancs” (1922) is a masterful blend of Art Deco illustration, fashion, and advertising. Created as a poster for the celebrated Parisian charity ball benefiting hospitalized children, the work captures the glamour and sophistication of the Roaring Twenties while promoting one of the era’s most fashionable social events. Barbier elevates commercial design into fine art through his refined composition, elegant typography, and unmistakable sense of style.

The central figure embodies the modern spirit of the Jazz Age, adorned with cascading pearls, a shimmering satin gown, and dramatic blue ostrich feathers that create a striking contrast against the muted background. Barbier’s fluid brushwork and restrained color palette emphasize elegance over excess, while the carefully integrated typography reflects the clean geometry and decorative refinement that would come to define Art Deco graphic design. The result is both an iconic fashion illustration and a beautifully balanced vintage poster.

Perfect for admirers of Art Deco, vintage French posters, and fashion illustration, Bal des Petits Lits Blancs brings timeless Parisian glamour to living rooms, dressing rooms, offices, or curated gallery walls. Its sophisticated blend of couture, graphic design, and Jazz Age elegance makes it one of George Barbier’s most memorable and collectible poster designs.

 

🖨️ 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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