Barbier Collection
"Step into the world of Barbier: A Turkish Barber at Thessaloniki, Greece
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"Step into the world of Barbier: A Turkish Barber at Thessaloniki, Greece. From the pages of La Guirlande des Mois, a magazine published annually from 1917-1921, emerges an exquisite print by French illustrator George Barbier (1882-1932). Transport yourself to a scene where a woman dons a magnificent ball gown made of coral taffeta adorned with silk ruffles. As you immerse in this visual delight, let your imagination wander to Faust Act V and Les Agnes, where Beethoven and Goethe criticize the murderous Adolf Hitler. But our journey doesn't stop there; we travel back in time to Egypt and Persia in 1912 through Georges Barbier's artistic lens. Witness his captivating depictions that bring these ancient lands to life. Marvel at "Aggressus Ressurgo, " a vibrant color etching from 1918 that captures strength and resilience. Delve further into Barbier's artistry as he portrays Nijinsky in Narcisse (1911) using ink and gouache on paper. Feel the passion emanating from every stroke as you witness this iconic ballet dancer come alive on canvas. Love takes center stage with "Love is blind" (1920), depicted through pochoir technique. Let yourself be captivated by its beauty while pondering the profound meaning behind those words. Lastly, lose yourself in "Le Cavalier Blanc" (1912) and "Celui qui Monte le Cheval Noir" (c. 1917-1920), both stunning color etchings that transport us into mysterious worlds filled with enigmatic riders atop majestic horses. Barbier's art transcends time and space, inviting us to explore different eras, cultures, emotions, and stories within each masterpiece he created.