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Art Deco Woman in Swimwear Holding a Crab by the Sea

This exquisite Art Deco illustration, signed G. Barbier 1913, captures a moment of serene contemplation by the sea. A woman, elegantly attired in a patterned one-piece swimsuit and a swim cap, stands ankle-deep in the shimmering blue water. Her gaze is directed downwards as she delicately holds a small crab in her outstretched hand. The scene is set against a backdrop of a pale blue sky and distant orange landmasses, with stylized reflections of clouds or water patterns in the foreground. The artwork, titled 'Costume de Bain,' evokes a sense of vintage seaside leisure and the refined aesthetics of the early 20th century, making it a perfect piece for fashion history enthusiasts or lovers of classic illustration.

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