Single Ladies 1910

"Single Ladies" (1910) by George Barbier is a striking illustration depicting two fashionable women in a cafe setting. The artwork utilizes bold lines and flat colors, characteristic of the Art Deco style prevalent in the early 20th century. One woman, smoking a cigarette, leans back with a nonchalant air, while the other, adorned with a large hat, sits demurely with a glass of liquid on the table before her. Barbier's work often portrayed women in modern settings, capturing the glamour and social trends of the time. This particular illustration, with its stylish attire and suggestive atmosphere, offers a glimpse into the Parisian cafe culture of the early 1900s.