George Barbier, set of lithographs "Les Liaisons Dangereuses", circa 1929

Fashionable illustrations by george barbier based on the novel " les liaisons dangereuses " by laclos. These illustrations are taken from the 1934 edition. This novel deals with the libertinism present in the french nobility in the eighteenth century. These designs are of great quality and elegance. George barbier is a french painter, fashion designer and illustrator of the twentieth century. He exhibited at the salon des humoristes in 1910 under the name of edouard willian larry. He regularly appears at the salon des artistes décorateurs. He works for satirical newspapers such as le rire. He also works for fashion magazines and creates sets and costumes for music halls, plays and cinema. His main work is entitled " falbalas et fanfreluches: almanach des modes présents, passé et futur. ".

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