Fine Art M.S. Rau | Ensemble Of 4: Decors Pour Le Lido By Erte

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

Ensemble Of 4: Décors Pour Le Lido

Signed “Erté”(Lower Right)
Gouache On Paper

This Ensemble Of Four Set Designs Was Created For A Cabaret Performance At The Renowned Parisian Venue, Le Lido. Set Against A Rich Black Backdrop, Each Design Showcases Flowing Pink Feathers That Evoke The Appearance Of A Boa. These Feathery Elements Frame Three Unique Faces Rendered In Greyscale, Each Accentuated By Shimmering White Ornamentation That Drapes Elegantly Around Them. Established On The Champs-Élysées In Paris In 1946, Le Lido A Seminal Cabaret And Burlesque Venue That Revolutionized Entertainment By Perfecting The Dinner Show Concept. As A Cultural Icon, The Venue Has Attracted World-Class Talent And Continues To Hosting Elaborate Productions That Have Set Standards In Live Performance. Erté Had A Profound Influence On Le Lido’S Aesthetic, Contributing To Its Costume And Set Designs. His Artistic Vision Helped Elevate The Cabaret’S Productions, Blending Sophistication With Glamour And Thereby Reinforcing Le Lido’S Status As A Symbol Of French Elegance.

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

Measurements

Design A:
Paper: 3 1/8“ High By 11 5/8” Wide
Framed: 9 3/8“ High By X 18 3/8“ Wide

Design B:
Paper: 5 5/8“ High By 9 3/4” Wide
Framed: 11 7/8“ High By 15 1/2 Wide

Design C:
Paper: 8 3/8“ High By 3 7/8” Wide
Framed 14 3/4“ High By 10 1/8“ Wide

Design D:
Paper: 5 5/8“ High By 3” Wide≫Br≫ Framed 11 3/4 Hight 9 3/8“ Wide

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