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Erte - Romain de TirtoffEtude De Décor, Don Pasquale By ErtéCirca 1943
Circa 1943
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Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 | Russian-French
Etude de décor (Study of decor)
Signed “Erté”(lower right)
Inscribed "Don Pasquale" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté reimagines the classic Italian opera, Don Pasquale with this set design that intricately weaves together a plethora of elements. Ranging from the grand stage, character illustrations and textual hints, Erté crafts a visually rich and evocative theatrical tableau. This opulent stage setting, dominated by rich red curtains, intricate candelabras and swirling painted details, exudes an air of grandeur and theatricality.
In the famed Italian comical opera, Pasquale, an elderly bachelor, aims to marry to disinherit his defiant nephew, Ernesto. Dr. Malatesta, their mutual friend, orchestrates a ruse: he introduces Pasquale to Sofronia, who is actually Ernesto's lover, Norina, in disguise. After a fake marriage, Norina, as Sofronia, becomes a demanding wife, driving Pasquale to despair. As tensions rise, Malatesta reveals the deception, teaching Pasquale about the pitfalls of old men marrying young women. Pasquale blesses Ernesto and Norina's union, concluding the opera with a lesson on the dangers of vanity-driven marriages. This timeless plot, accompanied by Erté's modern Art Deco set designs, would have created a riveting performance, enjoyed by the artist's fashionable 20th-century audience.
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 & Albert Museum in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Painted Circa 1943
Paper: 8 1/2” high by 18 1/2” wide
Frame: 14 5/8” high by 24 1/2” 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:
Serge Leeman, Paris
Private collection, Paris
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
- Creator:Erte - Romain de Tirtoff (1892 - 1990, Russian)
- Creation Year:Circa 1943
- Dimensions:Height: 14.625 in (37.15 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New Orleans, LA
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Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Erté, Romain de Tirtoff, (1892–1990) was a Russian-born French artist and designer who is equally famous for his elegant fashion designs and his artwork, both of which capture the art deco period in which he worked. Diversely talented, Erté was born in Saint Petersburg to a distinguished family with roots tracing back to 1548. After moving to Paris, he secured his first substantial contract with Harper's Bazaar magazine, and thus launched an illustrious career that included designing costumes and stage sets. Between 1915–1937, Erte designed over 200 covers for Harper's Bazaar, and his illustrations would also appear in such publications as Illustrated London News, Cosmopolitan, Ladies' Home Journal, and Vogue. Erté flourished and was renowned in an array of fields, including fashion, jewelry, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theater, and opera, and interior decor.
After designing apparel for the French dancer Gaby Deslys, Erté went on to design costumes, program designs, and sets which were featured in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1923, many productions of the Folies Bergère, and George White's Scandals. On Broadway, the celebrated French chanteuse Irène Bordoni wore Erté's designs. His delicate figures and sophisticated, glamorous designs are instantly recognizable, and his ideas and art still influence fashion into the 21st century.
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