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- Erté's design represents a central character inspired by the Chinese tile-based game
- The ensemble evokes a traditional Chinese gate with a masked face atop a column-like structure
- The character blends the allure of a stage prop, waiting to unveil its role in the production
- The artist, Romain de Tirtoff, popularly known as Erté, is known oft called the Father of Art Deco
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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Mah-Jongg
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed “No. 363” (en verso)
Gouache and gold on paper
Erté's artful depiction in gold, brown, and black and white is titled Mah-Jongg, representing a central character in the production of the same name. This performance draws inspiration from the tile-based game that originated in 19th-century China, a game that intricately weaves skill, strategy and luck and garnered. . .
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Mah-Jongg
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed “No. 363” (en verso)
Gouache and gold on paper
Erté's artful depiction in gold, brown, and black and white is titled Mah-Jongg, representing a central character in the production of the same name. This performance draws inspiration from the tile-based game that originated in 19th-century China, a game that intricately weaves skill, strategy and luck and garnered. . .
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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Mah-Jongg
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed “No. 363” (en verso)
Gouache and gold on paper
Erté's artful depiction in gold, brown, and black and white is titled Mah-Jongg, representing a central character in the production of the same name. This performance draws inspiration from the tile-based game that originated in 19th-century China, a game that intricately weaves skill, strategy and luck and garnered global popularity. In this design, Erté crafts an imposing, monumental ensemble evocative of a traditional Chinese gate. The character's face, subtly masked, peers from atop a stately column-like structure. Adorned with a regal black and gold headpiece, this character captivates with the mysterious charm of a stage prop, discreetly biding time, only to unveil itself as an integral part of the ensemble, poised for a significant role.
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 1925
Paper: 15 1/8" high x 10 3/8” 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
Mah-Jongg
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed “No. 363” (en verso)
Gouache and gold on paper
Erté's artful depiction in gold, brown, and black and white is titled Mah-Jongg, representing a central character in the production of the same name. This performance draws inspiration from the tile-based game that originated in 19th-century China, a game that intricately weaves skill, strategy and luck and garnered global popularity. In this design, Erté crafts an imposing, monumental ensemble evocative of a traditional Chinese gate. The character's face, subtly masked, peers from atop a stately column-like structure. Adorned with a regal black and gold headpiece, this character captivates with the mysterious charm of a stage prop, discreetly biding time, only to unveil itself as an integral part of the ensemble, poised for a significant role.
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 1925
Paper: 15 1/8" high x 10 3/8” 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 |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Paintings |
| Style: | Art Deco |
| Depth: | 0.63 in. (1.59 cm) |
| Width: | 16.88 in. (42.86 cm) |
| Height: | 20.75 in. (52.71 cm) |
| Canvas Width: | 10.375 in. (26.35 cm) |
| Canvas Height: | 15.125 in. (38.42 cm) |
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