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Single Ladies

George Barbier

Single Ladies

George Barbier
  • Original Title: Les dames seules
  • Date: 1910; France  
  • Style: Art Nouveau (Modern)
  • Theme: Women
  • Genre: illustration
  • Media: print
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An early work, entitled “Les dames seules” or “Single Women” is particularly fascinating as it depicts a dapper figure in a dark morning coat, waistcoat, starched collar and tie glancing towards a demure feminine figure (Conway Morris). Lacking the usual ambiguity, this image clearly signifies a cross-gendering subculture which Barbier is privy to.

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