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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.
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Artist: Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Les sisters by Erté
Les sisters by Erté

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

Les Travestis By Erté
Les Travestis By Erté

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

Gysie by Erté
Gysie by Erté

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

Conte Hindou En Blanc By Erté
Conte Hindou En Blanc By Erté

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

Les fleurs du mal by Erté
Les fleurs du mal by Erté

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

La Veuve Rusée By Erté
La Veuve Rusée By Erté

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

Le ventriloque by Erté
Le ventriloque by Erté

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

Conte Hindou En Noir By Erté
Conte Hindou En Noir By Erté

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

Mistinguett by Erté
Mistinguett by Erté

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

Boucles D'oreilles En Corail By Erté
Boucles D'oreilles En Corail By Erté

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

“Untitled”
“Untitled”

“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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Paper, Gouache

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Costume à l'Antique by Erté

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Located in New Orleans, LA

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 Russian-French Costume à l'Antique Signed "Erté" (lower right) Inscribed "N°16.152" (en verso) Erté's design for Costume à l'Antique brings the ...

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