George Barbier. The birth of Art Deco

Edited by Barbara Martorelli.

Marsilio & Musei Civici Venezani. Venice. 2008. First edition, first printing. Hardback; grey paper-covered boards, dust jacket. 176 pages. Many colour illustrations. English. 280 x 220mm. 1kg. 9788831796460. Near fine, in near fine dust jacket; very slight shelf wear.

The catalogue for the first solo exhibition ever on the Art Deco illustrator George Barbier, held at the Fortuny Museum, Venice. The book is well illustrated with many examples of Barbier's work, alongside essays on his life, theatre designs, fashion and book illustrations, and his use of pochoir. At the rear there is a complete list of works covering illustrated books, work for magazines, writings, theatre work and a bibliography.