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- This Art Deco cabaret costume by Erté features aquatic elements, and was designed for Bal Tabarin
- Bal Tabarin, a Belle Époque hotspot, was famed for its entertainment and film appearances
- The model dons a belt shaped like a fish, adding a playful yet seductive charm
- Known as the "Father of Art Deco," Erté left a lasting impact on art and design
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Description
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Ceinture poisson (Fish belt)
Signed “Erté”(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 33.2" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
This striking gouache on paper showcases a cabaret costume that embodies Erte's quintessential Art Deco style. Crafted for a performance at the renowned Bal Tabarin, the depicted model exudes an aquatic elegance. Her fish-themed attire reflects Erte's penchant for detailed and opulent animal-inspired designs. The cape flows seamlessly, embellished with. . .
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Ceinture poisson (Fish belt)
Signed “Erté”(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 33.2" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
This striking gouache on paper showcases a cabaret costume that embodies Erte's quintessential Art Deco style. Crafted for a performance at the renowned Bal Tabarin, the depicted model exudes an aquatic elegance. Her fish-themed attire reflects Erte's penchant for detailed and opulent animal-inspired designs. The cape flows seamlessly, embellished with. . .
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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Ceinture poisson (Fish belt)
Signed “Erté”(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 33.2" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
This striking gouache on paper showcases a cabaret costume that embodies Erte's quintessential Art Deco style. Crafted for a performance at the renowned Bal Tabarin, the depicted model exudes an aquatic elegance. Her fish-themed attire reflects Erte's penchant for detailed and opulent animal-inspired designs. The cape flows seamlessly, embellished with ornate scales in shades of blue and green, each intricately portrayed to highlight their subtle beauty. A notable feature is the belt shaped like a fish, adding a playful yet seductive charm to her ensemble. Complementing the design is a shimmering silver headpiece, reminiscent of the radiant, translucent scales of a fish.
Bal Tabarin, founded in 1904 by musician Auguste Bosc, was the epicenter of Parisian nightlife during the Belle Époque era. This cabaret, renowned for its extravagant entertainment and bohemian clientele, hosted luminaries like Josephine Baker and Maurice Chevalier. The venue's cultural significance is further underscored by its appearances in iconic films such as "Moulin Rouge" and "Funny Face". Erté's design, intended for a performance in such a storied venue, is imbued with the spirit and vibrancy of the era.
Russian-French visionary Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), popularly known as Erté, began his artistic journey in the culturally rich city of St. Petersburg, where he developed an early fondness for ballet and theatrical performances. He moved to Paris in 1912 to study architecture, and quickly found his creative niche in crafting fantastical costumes for the city’s bustling nightlife. Erté‘s expertise, refined under the guidance of the famed Paul Poiret, captured the attention of Harper’s Bazaar, marking the beginning of a significant partnership that spanned from 1915 to 1936. The artist also designed sets for notable cinematic masterpieces including Ben Hur and La Bohème, and created sets and costumes for cabarets, operas and other performances at the Folies-Bergères, Bal Tabarin, the Théâtre du Bataclan and Le Casino de Paris. Often remembered as the “Father of Art Deco,” Erté was a trailblazer whose colorful creations shaped the groundbreaking Art Deco era more than any other, leaving an indelible mark on the history of art and design. His artworks reside in prestigious museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Painted Circa 1940
Paper: 12 1/2” high by 9 1/4” wide
Frame: 17 5/8” high by 14 1/2” wide by 3/4" deep
Exhibitions:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans, Erté and the Era of Art Deco, October 14, 2023 - January 3, 2024
Provenance:
Serge Leeman, Paris
Private collection, Paris
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Ceinture poisson (Fish belt)
Signed “Erté”(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 33.2" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
This striking gouache on paper showcases a cabaret costume that embodies Erte's quintessential Art Deco style. Crafted for a performance at the renowned Bal Tabarin, the depicted model exudes an aquatic elegance. Her fish-themed attire reflects Erte's penchant for detailed and opulent animal-inspired designs. The cape flows seamlessly, embellished with ornate scales in shades of blue and green, each intricately portrayed to highlight their subtle beauty. A notable feature is the belt shaped like a fish, adding a playful yet seductive charm to her ensemble. Complementing the design is a shimmering silver headpiece, reminiscent of the radiant, translucent scales of a fish.
Bal Tabarin, founded in 1904 by musician Auguste Bosc, was the epicenter of Parisian nightlife during the Belle Époque era. This cabaret, renowned for its extravagant entertainment and bohemian clientele, hosted luminaries like Josephine Baker and Maurice Chevalier. The venue's cultural significance is further underscored by its appearances in iconic films such as "Moulin Rouge" and "Funny Face". Erté's design, intended for a performance in such a storied venue, is imbued with the spirit and vibrancy of the era.
Russian-French visionary Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), popularly known as Erté, began his artistic journey in the culturally rich city of St. Petersburg, where he developed an early fondness for ballet and theatrical performances. He moved to Paris in 1912 to study architecture, and quickly found his creative niche in crafting fantastical costumes for the city’s bustling nightlife. Erté‘s expertise, refined under the guidance of the famed Paul Poiret, captured the attention of Harper’s Bazaar, marking the beginning of a significant partnership that spanned from 1915 to 1936. The artist also designed sets for notable cinematic masterpieces including Ben Hur and La Bohème, and created sets and costumes for cabarets, operas and other performances at the Folies-Bergères, Bal Tabarin, the Théâtre du Bataclan and Le Casino de Paris. Often remembered as the “Father of Art Deco,” Erté was a trailblazer whose colorful creations shaped the groundbreaking Art Deco era more than any other, leaving an indelible mark on the history of art and design. His artworks reside in prestigious museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Painted Circa 1940
Paper: 12 1/2” high by 9 1/4” wide
Frame: 17 5/8” high by 14 1/2” wide by 3/4" deep
Exhibitions:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans, Erté and the Era of Art Deco, October 14, 2023 - January 3, 2024
Provenance:
Serge Leeman, Paris
Private collection, Paris
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
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Specifications
| Period: | 1919-Present |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Paintings |
| Depth: | 0.75 |
| Width: | 14.5 |
| Height: | 17.63 |
| Style: | Art Deco |
| Canvas Width: | 9.25 |
| Canvas Height: | 12.5 |
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