Le Jour et la Nuit - George Barbier 1920s Art Print

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  • Printed in USA, UK, EU & AUS
  • Archival grade fine art paper and canvas
  • Giclée printing stays vibrant up to 100 years
  • FSC® paper & wood + non-toxic pigment inks

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Get drawn into the captivating world of George Barbier's Le Jour et La Nuit art print, where day and night dance in a mesmerizing ballet of fashion and symbolism. This hand-colored pochoir from the 1922 Falbalas & Fanfreluches almanac beckons you into a realm of Parisian haute couture and allegorical beauty.

As your eyes feast on the Chinese-red background, witness the dramatic transformation unfold. The radiant Day, adorned in a resplendent white gown with a majestic headdress, stands triumphant. Night, cloaked in mystery and adorned with an intricate black ensemble, retreats into the shadows. Barbier's masterful use of contrast and symbolism brings this Cinderella-esque metamorphosis to life, capturing the essence of 1920s high society's penchant for multiple daily wardrobe changes.

Delve deeper into the pochoir's exquisite details – the floral embellishments, the elegant poses, and the interplay of light and shadow. This rare piece from Barbier's limited-run almanac series offers you a glimpse into the opulent world of interwar Paris, where fashion, art, and society converged in a dazzling spectacle of creativity and luxury.

Origin Story

George Barbier (1882–1932) was one of the leading French illustrators of the early 20th century. Born in Nantes, he quickly rose to prominence after his first exhibition in 1911, receiving commissions for theater and ballet costume design, book illustration, and haute couture fashion work.

Known as part of "The Knights of the Bracelet," a group lauded for their elegance, Barbier's contemporaries included his cousins Bernard Boutet de Monvel and Pierre Brissaud. Throughout his career, he also explored jewelry, glass, and wallpaper design, while contributing writings to the Gazette du Bon Ton.

Barbier worked on costume design for the Folies Bergère and gained wider recognition with his work in L'Illustration magazine. He passed away in 1932, leaving behind a legacy of sophistication and innovation in art and fashion design.

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How to Hang your Artwork

1. Vertical

Use the sawtooth hanger at the top middle on the back of the frame and hang it on a single screw or nail.

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2. Horizontal

Hang the two sawtooth hangers on two screws or nails at the same heightPut two screws or nails in the wall at the same height, spaced the same distance apart as the two sawtooth hangers, then hang your print on them.

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Framed Canvas

How to Hang your Artwork

1. D-rings (most secure)

Screw a D-ring onto the back of the frame on the left and right, both at the same height. A ruler helps here. Then put two screws in the wall where you want your canvas, level with each other and spaced the same distance apart as the D-rings. A spirit level makes this easier. Finally, hook the D-rings onto the screws.

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2. Straight onto screws

Keep it simple: put two screws in the wall at the same height and rest the inner lip at the top of the back of the frame on them.

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Printed after you purchase at print labs across the USA, UK, EU & AUS. Produced, quality checked, packed with care and handed to trusted shipping carriers within 72-96 hours on average.

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True-to-life colors for a hundred years of daydreams

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Velvety matte art paper
Heavyweight 200gsm fine art paper. Smooth, clean finish. Naturally white tone. Acid-free to resist yellowing and deterioration.
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Chevron-cut frame made from solid FSC®-certified sustainable wood. Ultra-clear Perspex glazing. Delivered ready to hang.
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Framed art prints can be shipped with no border, a slim border, or set in a classic acid-free mat. Museum-quality, however you style it.

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Artist-grade cotton canvas
38mm cotton canvas, ideal for photography, reproductions and impactful graphics. Luxurious, matte surface delivers depth and detail with outstanding clarity.
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The thin frame sits slightly away from the edge of the canvas, creating an elegant, gallery-worthy floating border.
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Canvas stretched over FSC®-certified, knot-free European pine. Milled with a curved profile to prevent pressure marks and surface cracks.

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