Le Jour et la Nuit - George Barbier 1920s Art Print
Description
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.
Information
• Patience is... boring: Printed locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Fine art paper for bold statements: Archival grade enhanced matte paper — delivering spectacular colors so rich, potent and tactile that your new print hums with life.
• Forget faded reproductions and printable posters: This print's fueled by colors that sing. Rendered with precision on warm-toned museum quality paper using water-based inks that shine for decades.
• FSC® certified: the math is simple: responsible forest management = art that doesn't cost the earth.
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Shipping & Delivery
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns & Refunds
Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
2. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
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4. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Brand New, Just For You
Your new fine art print will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new fine art print will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.