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What is the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?
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The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
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Art Deco, Woman with a Rose - Original etching
By Georges Lepape
Located in Paris, IDF
Georges LEPAPE
Art Deco, Woman with a Rose
Original etching and stencil
Printed signature in the plate
On vellum 16 x 22 cm (c. 6.5 x 9 in)
Excellent condition
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
A pair of 1913 Hand coloured ponchoir, Art Deco, prints by Georges Lepape (2)
By Georges Lepape
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Georges Lepape (French, 1887-1971)
Des Ombrelles; and Il Fait Trop Chaud
Hand coloured pochoir prints
1913
8.1/8 x 6 in. (20.8 x 15.2 cm.); and 6.5/8 x 5.1/2 in. (16.8 x 13.8 cm.)
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Costume Design - Eva
By Georges Lepape
Located in Miami, FL
The paper in some of these photos looks overly textured due to the sharpness of the high-res digital camera.
In person, with the human eye, the paper looks reasonably smooth with out blemishes.
For this fashion illustration, Georges Lepape paints a stunning abstract pattern for the subject dress that is repeated in her hair. The work represents an early use of metallic paint, with silver metallic in the dress and bronze metallic in the blouse. Lepape's highly detailed drawing becomes more evident the closer you look. It's quite amazing how deftly he rendered facial feature on such a small scale. "Eva" 1918 Gouache, watercolor, and ink on paper Signed and dated, lower right: '1918' Inscribed, verso: "Costume for L'enfantement du mort, (miracle en pourpre, et or.). Devised by Marcel L'Herbier and performed at the Théatre Edouard VII and the Comédie des Champs-Elysées, 1919" Provenance: Ex-collection Lucien...
Category
1910s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pencil, Gouache
Poster for the International Exhibition of cold packaging and related industries
By Georges Lepape
Located in PARIS, FR
Very beautiful poster for the International Exhibition of cold packaging and related industries made by Georges Lepape 🇫🇷 (1887-1971) in 1913. Georges Lepape was a French fashion d...
Category
1930s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Linen
Art Nouveau Woman on Beach in Green Dress Romantic Story "Le Retour"
By Georges Lepape
Located in Miami, FL
In this painting, Art Nouveau French illustrator Georges Lepape depicts a high moment of personal drama. He exquisitely renders a beautiful yet solitary woman sitting on the beach...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Silver
