Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
Russian, 1892-1990
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.to
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Artist: Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Gysie by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Gysie
Signed "Erté"(lower right)
Inscribed "No. 5442" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
An enthralling pink gown by Erté is namedGysie,...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Les fleurs du mal by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Fleurs du Mal(The Flowers of Evil)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed 114.6 (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Captivating and vibrant, this colorful gouache entitledFleurs du Mal showcases Erté's masterful creativity and keen eye. Inspired by Les Fleurs du mal, the famed volume of poems by French writer Charles Baudelaire, this ensemble marries light purple and green floral motifs with the suggestive form of red lips poised for a smooch. This daring yet feminine appearance encapsulates the Art Deco allure for which the artist's creations are cherished. The sophisticated arrangement emanates the fundamental richness and theatricality that can only be accomplished by Erté, often hailed as the "Father of Art Deco."
First published in 1857, Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal was controversial for its suggestive content and themes of decadence and eroticism. The volume provided a wealth of inspiration for Erté and he drew from several themes to create original fashion sketches...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Mistinguett by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Mistinguett
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Stamped "Composition originale" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté designed this costume fo...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Arthémis by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Arthémis
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed No. 4.8 (en verso)
Gouache on paper
This original gouache from the creative mind ...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Les Travestis By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Les travestis (The Transvestites)
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 18.363 / Moi, j'aime le music-hall / Les Travestis" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Erté’s costume...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
La Veuve Rusée By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
La Veuve Rusée
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Gouache on paper
La Veuve Rusée, first performed in 1748 in Venice, is a comedy cente...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Boucles D'oreilles En Corail By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Boucles d'oreilles en corail
(Coral Earrings)
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed “n°3544 / Boucles d'oreilles en corail et tub...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Conte Hindou En Blanc By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Conte Hindou en blanc
Signed “Erté”(middle right)
Inscribed "No. 76 / Conte Hindou 1922" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Designed fo...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Conte Hindou En Noir By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Conte Hindou en noir
Signed “Erté”(middle right)
Inscribed "Inscribed 1922" (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Designed for a 1922 show at the Folies Bergère, Erté draws inspiration from the splendors of India in Conte Hindou (Hindu Story). The central bare-chested figure, adorned with a resplendent jewel-encrusted headpiece and draped in cascading pearl...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Le ventriloque by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Les sisters
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Inscribed "No. 18.360 / Moi, J’aime le Music-Hall / Le ventriloque" (en verso)
Gouache on...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Les sisters by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
Les sisters
Signed “Erté” (lower right)
Gouache on paper
Designed for a performance of Moi, J’aime le Music-Hall, Erté’s Les sis...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
“Untitled”
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Warren, NJ
Erte Original Gouache Painting Rare And Absolutely Stunning. Made in 1928. Condition is good this is ertes better gouaches. Must have for any ser...
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20th Century Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Paintings
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Gouache
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1892-1990 Russian-French
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Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed "N°16.152" (en verso)
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