Sortilèges Karl Blossfeldt The work sits at the

The work sits at the intersection of applied graphic art and pure expression

spent heads — arranged in a simple earthenware vase against a warm ochre ground

yet it rewards every return

storm-lit atmosphere

and red that pulse with restless motion

Sortilèges Karl Blossfeldt The work sits at theSortilges meaning "spells" or "enchantments" is a quintessential example of George Barbier's Art Deco illustration at its most theatrical. A French master of early 20th century decorative arts, Barbier composed scenes of elegance and mystery: figures in elaborate costume, set against richly patterned grounds that blur the line between fashion plate and fine art. The colour palette here is characteristically jewel toned, the linework refined and