Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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
ERTE - MASKS - THEATER - UNIQUE PIECE - GOUACHE - FRANCE - CYRANO BERGERAC
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
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1970s French School Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Charcoal, 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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Gouache
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Gouache
La Dionée Dite Gobe-Mouches By Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
La dionée dite Gobe-mouches(Venus Flytrap)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed ---- (en verso)
Gouache on paper
Daring and mysterious, this original gouache from the creative mind of Erté features the sinuous figure of a woman wearing a unique ebony and sanguine body suit with a dramatic wing-like cape. Entitled La dionée dite Gobe-mouches or Venus Flytrap, this work embodies the Art Deco glamour and tongue-in-cheek artistry for which the artist's designs are so beloved. Inspired by the famed volume of poems from iconic French writer Charles Baudelaire, this ensemble showcases Erté's sartorial interpretation of La Vampire from Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du mal. This elegant composition exudes the quintessential opulence and drama that only Erté, the oft-called "Father of Art Deco," could achieve.
La dionée dite Gobe-mouches showcases the breadth of Erté's creativity and his design expertise. 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 specific poems to create original fashion sketches...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Gouache
L
Aurore boréale by Erté
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
1892-1990 Russian-French
L'Aurore boréale(The Aurora Borealis)
Signed "Erté" (lower right)
Inscribed ---- (en verso)
Gouache on paper
In this colorful gouache, Erté draws an enticing and unique fashion design on his model's elegantly elongated figure. Crowned by an elaborate headdress, the woman wears a daring gauzy caftan that drapes dangerously low, celebrating her nude form. EntitledL'Aurore Boréale" or The Aurora Borealis, this work embodies the Art Deco glamour for which the artist's designs are so beloved. This ensemble was inspired by Les Fleurs du mal, the famed volume of poems from iconic French writer Charles Baudelaire. As the name suggests, this creative design links the celebrated "fleur" orchids with one of nature's other great marvels, the Aurora Borealis. This refined piece of art radiates the essential luxury and theatricality that could only be accomplished by Erté, oft referred to 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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Gouache
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte, Art Deco theatre design drawing
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte (French/Russian, 1892-1990)
Articles de Paris – Woman’s fair
Ink pen
Signed with stamped signature (lower right)
6.7/8 x 10.1/4 in. (17.5 x 26 cm.)
Pro...
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20th Century Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
ERTE - THEATER - UNIQUE PIECE - GOUACHE - FRANCE - CYRANO BERGERAC
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Unique piece
Hand signed
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1970s French School Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Gouache
ERTE - THEATER - UNIQUE PIECE - GOUACHE - FRANCE - CYRANO BERGERAC
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
ORIGINAL MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER
Unique piece
Hand signed
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1970s French School Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Gouache
Métal - Projet de rideau. Romain de Tirtoff
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Original one-of-a-kind gouache
Hand signed
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1960s Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
$960 Sale Price
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Machenerie - Décor de scène. Romain de Tirtoff
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Original one-of-a-kind gouache
Hand signed
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1960s Art Deco Erte - Romain de Tirtoff Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Gouache
$960 Sale Price
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