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Charles Martin was born in Paris, France in 1884. He attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris from 1908 to 1910 where his companions included George Barbier and his cousin Pierre Brissaud, as well as Monvel, Besnard, Paul Iribe, and Georges Lepape. They all became famous illustrators later on.

He illustrated several books, particularly "Sports et Divertissements in 1919 where he collaborated with Erik Satie.

Martin established himself as a premier graphic artist, fashion designers, ballet and costume designer and illustrator. He is considered the most cubist of the Art Deco fashion illustrators. Martin illustrated fashion for many magazines, including Le Journal des Dames et des Modes, Modes et Manieres d'Aujourd'hui and the Gazette du Bon Ton.

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