Fine Art M.S. Rau | Maskenball Veneziani By Erte

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

Maskenball Veneziani

Signed “Erté” (Lower Right)
Inscribed “No. 12.543 / Maskenball / Veneziani / Composition Originale”
Gouache On Paper

Captivating And Vibrant, This Colorful Gouache Entitled Maskenball Veneziani Showcases Erté’S Masterful Creativity And Keen Eye. Inspired By Venetian Masquerades, This Bold Look Takes On A Celestial Air. The Creative Ensemble Embodies The Art Deco Glamour For Which Erté‘S Designs Are So Beloved While Paying Tribute To The Longstanding Traditions Of Venetian Masking. Gleaming In Celestial Shades Of Blue And Crowned By An Elaborate Trio-Corn Hat, This Sartorial Creation Showcases The Creative Beauty Of The Artist’S Original Designs.

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

Painted 1952

Paper: 14” High By 11” Wide
Frame: 20 3/4” High By 16 7/8” Wide By 5/8″ Deep

Provenance:
Collection Of The Artist, Boulogne, 1990
Private Collection, Serge Leeman
Private Collection, Paris
M.S. Rau, New Orleans