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- Erté's elegant gown design marries white pearls with a colorful skirt
- The graduated shades of coral is elegant, elevated further by the model's jewels and coral earrings
- More than a set and costume designer, Erté was a tastemaker
- He is considered the "Father of Art Deco" for his incomparable impact on the movement
- Get complete item description here
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Description
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
La jeune fille
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 10.409 / Le Rêve / La Jeune Fille (Robe) / Composition originale" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté's elegant gown design for a production called Le Rêve marries strands of lustrous white pearls with a multi-tiered, ombré-hued skirt. The graduated shades of coral imbue the gown with an inherent elegance, elevated further by the model's jewels and. . .
1892-1990 | Russian-French
La jeune fille
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 10.409 / Le Rêve / La Jeune Fille (Robe) / Composition originale" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté's elegant gown design for a production called Le Rêve marries strands of lustrous white pearls with a multi-tiered, ombré-hued skirt. The graduated shades of coral imbue the gown with an inherent elegance, elevated further by the model's jewels and. . .
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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
La jeune fille
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 10.409 / Le Rêve / La Jeune Fille (Robe) / Composition originale" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté's elegant gown design for a production called Le Rêve marries strands of lustrous white pearls with a multi-tiered, ombré-hued skirt. The graduated shades of coral imbue the gown with an inherent elegance, elevated further by the model's jewels and coral earrings. More than a set and costume designer, Erté was a tastemaker and trailblazer of the incomparable Art Deco style.
Fashion underwent a radical transformation in the Art Deco period. The designs of Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Jean Patou, characterized by their boldness and modernity, redefined feminine style. The couture houses of the Avenue Montaigne and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré set global trends, making Paris the undisputed capital of fashion. High society flocked to opulent parties and balls, with the city’s elite showcasing the latest haute couture creations. Erté’s sartorial masterpieces found acclaim among many fashionistas and socialites, who often viewed his designs in publications like Harper's Bazaar and Femina.
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. 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 1948
Paper: 14" high x 10" wide
Frame: 20 3/4" high x 16 7/8" wide x 5/8" deep
Provenance:
Private collection, Paris
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Exhibitions:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans, Erté and the Era of Art Deco, October 14, 2023 - January 3, 2024
1892-1990 | Russian-French
La jeune fille
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 10.409 / Le Rêve / La Jeune Fille (Robe) / Composition originale" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté's elegant gown design for a production called Le Rêve marries strands of lustrous white pearls with a multi-tiered, ombré-hued skirt. The graduated shades of coral imbue the gown with an inherent elegance, elevated further by the model's jewels and coral earrings. More than a set and costume designer, Erté was a tastemaker and trailblazer of the incomparable Art Deco style.
Fashion underwent a radical transformation in the Art Deco period. The designs of Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Jean Patou, characterized by their boldness and modernity, redefined feminine style. The couture houses of the Avenue Montaigne and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré set global trends, making Paris the undisputed capital of fashion. High society flocked to opulent parties and balls, with the city’s elite showcasing the latest haute couture creations. Erté’s sartorial masterpieces found acclaim among many fashionistas and socialites, who often viewed his designs in publications like Harper's Bazaar and Femina.
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. 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 1948
Paper: 14" high x 10" wide
Frame: 20 3/4" high x 16 7/8" wide x 5/8" deep
Provenance:
Private collection, Paris
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Exhibitions:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans, Erté and the Era of Art Deco, October 14, 2023 - January 3, 2024
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Specifications
| Maker: | Erté |
| Period: | 1919-Present |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Paintings |
| Style: | Art Deco |
| Depth: | 0.63 in. (1.59 cm) |
| Width: | 16.75 in. (42.55 cm) |
| Height: | 20.75 in. (52.71 cm) |
| Canvas Width: | 10.000 in. (25.4 cm) |
| Canvas Height: | 14.000 in. (35.56 cm) |
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