20th Century Illustrator Arthur Barbosa
Arthur Barbosa was the cover artist Georgette Heyer most trusted.  He had an inimitable vision of the Regency world.  Yet his book illustration was the least favourite of his work--even as it was the most constant throughout his careers in art, theatre design, and interior decoration.

Barbosa was born in 1908 and died in 1995.  He was the quintessential British gentleman, was wed three times, and counted Rex Harrison, Cecil Beaton and Laurence Olivier among his friends.

His Regency world has profoundly influenced my own perception of the years from 1810-1820.  I'd like to share his art with you as a tribute to his genius. 

I hope you enjoy this Regency experience!
Georgette Heyer Book Covers
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A Civil Contract
Black Sheep
    Charity Girl
The Unknown Ajax
Cover Art from the book
Georgette Heyer's Regency England
by Teresa Chris
Sidgwick & Jackson, London 1989
Illustrations from Georgette Heyer's Regency England

--People
A Dandy                    A Debutante                 A Highwayman                     A lady/riding habit        A gentleman/driving
                                                                                                                                                                     coat
--Carriages
Coach and Four                                     Curricle                        High Perch Phaeton                            Phaeton.
--Places
St. James, London           Old Steyne Fountain, Brighton         Boodles Club, London            Brighton Pavilion                    
--Miscellaneous
  Duelling Pistols                            Balloon Ascension                        Pedestrian Curricle
Other Barbosa Art and Illustrations.
Eighteen Fifteen
more to come...