Fine Art M.S. Rau | Les Ecossais By Erte

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

Les Écossais (The Scottish Woman)

Signed “Erté”(Lower Right)
Inscribed “No. 7516 / Les Écossais / Composition Originale” (En Verso)
Gouache On Paper

This Compelling Gouache On Paper Showcases Erté’S International Cosmopolitan Flair And Art Deco Sophistication. Erté Expertly Reimagines Traditional Scottish Attire Through The Lens Of 20Th-Century Modernity. The Model’S Boots, Rendered In White And Plaid, Are Elegantly Complemented By A Miniature Kilt And A White Sporran Adorned With Exquisite Blue Accents. A Vibrant Red Blouse Serves As The Ensemble’S Focal Point, Enriched By A Tartan Sash And Intricately Pleated Shoulder Embellishments. The Model’S Auburn Tresses Are Further Accentuated By A Red And Plaid Cap. Full Of Scottish Pride, This Design Is A Perfect Representation Of Erté’S Artistic Genius.

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.

Painted 1944

Paper: 13 1/2” High By 16 5/8” 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