"Costume de Bain" by Georges Barbier (1913) – Art Deco Print

This vintage print showcases the sophisticated charm of Georges Barbier, a leading figure in Art Deco illustration. Produced in 1913, "Costume de Bain" (Swimming Costume) beautifully captures the French artist’s flair for portraying feminine elegance and the fashion of the Belle Époque. Barbier, celebrated as one of the foremost fashion illustrators of the early twentieth century, frequently worked alongside the most esteemed Parisian couture houses and fashion periodicals of his time.

The piece features a lady clad in a quintessential 1910s swimming costume, reflecting the shifting social habits and beachwear trends of the period. Barbier’s signature approach—crisp outlines, subtle hues, and balanced design—renders this print a valuable example of French decorative artistry. Renowned for his coloured stencils and fashion plates, the artist’s work came to define the style of an entire generation.