A celebrated French illustrator and designer, George Barbier was one of the defining visual artists of the Art Deco era. Rising to prominence in the 1910s and 1920s, he became known for his elegant fashion plates, theatrical costume designs, and book illustrations that captured the glamour and sophistication of his time. With his refined lines, rich color palettes, and sense of drama, Barbier helped shape the modern aesthetic of early twentieth-century illustration and design.