Worth evening dress, fashion plate from Gazette du Bon Ton
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Georges Barbier's Worth evening dress, fashion plate from Gazette du Bon Ton into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Georges Barbier's Worth Evening Dress fashion plate for Gazette du Bon Ton (1912-1925) embodies the golden age of French haute couture illustration. This delicate watercolor captures a couture gown by the House of Worth - the legendary fashion dynasty that dressed European royalty - rendered in Barbier's signature Art Deco style. The elongated female figure exudes Jazz Age glamour, her pose both elegant and slightly theatrical, while intricate drapery swirls around her like liquid gold. Published in the influential Gazette du Bon Ton, this plate represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century fashion illustration, where fine art met commercial design. Barbier's work particularly showcases the transition from Art Nouveau's flowing lines to Art Deco's geometric precision, making these plates highly collectible museum pieces that document fashion's evolution into modernity.
For decor applications, this piece shines in dressing rooms, luxury boutiques, or creative office spaces where fashion and artistry are celebrated. Frame it in a thin gold leaf frame (no wider than 2 inches) to complement the illustration's gilded accents, ideally at 11x14 inches to preserve detail visibility. Hang against deep emerald green or midnight blue walls to make the metallic hues pop, or create a salon-style wall with other Gazette du Bon Ton plates for a curated look. In minimalist spaces, pair it with sleek Art Deco furnishings like a Macassar ebony console; for traditional interiors, juxtapose with gilded mirrors and velvet upholstery. The plate's soft peach and gold palette effortlessly ties into warm metallic or neutral color schemes while adding historical depth. Positioning at eye level (57-60 inches from floor) near dressing areas or entryways maximizes its aspirational allure.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
