Fine Art M.S. Rau | Etude De Tenue By Erte

Erté (Romain De Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French

Etude De Tenue
Outfit Study

Signed “Erté”(Lower Right)
Gouache On Paper

Erté’S Artistic Contributions Were Not Confined To Theatrical Set And Costume Design; They Also Adorned The Pages Of Prestigious Magazines Such As Harper’S Bazaar, Captivating The Attention Of The Fashion World’S Most Discerning Critics. This Specific Design Serves As An Exemplar Of Art Deco Sophistication. The Illustration Reveals All Three Components Of An Elaborate Evening Ensemble. To The Right, The Model’S Embellished Undergarments Are Displayed, While To The Left, A Black Bodysuit Adorned With White Sparkles Is Depicted. At The Center Of The Composition Is The Complete Look: A Radiant Halter Neckline That Seamlessly Integrates With The Black Bodice, All Enveloped In Flowing White Fabric And Accentuated At The Waist By A Geometric Black Belt.

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 &Amp; Albert Museum In London And The Los Angeles County Museum Of Art.

20Th Century

Paper: 14 1/2” High By 10 1/2” Wide
Frame: 20 3/4” High By 16 7/8” 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:
Private Collection, Paris
M.S. Rau, New Orleans