{"product_id":"acte-iv-cosi-fan-tutte","title":"Acte IV, Così fan Tutte","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eActe IV, Così fan Tutte\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté” (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed n°11.844 “Così fan Tutte, Décor du 4th acte” and stamped \"Erté Estate, 1990\" and \"Serge Leeman\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This captivating gouache painting by Erté showcases the famed artist's genius as a set designer. A showcase of Erté's pioneering creativity and engagement with the traditions of theater, this beautiful tableau for the famous opera \u003cem\u003eCosì fan tutte\u003c\/em\u003e epitomizes the creative grandeur of the man often hailed as the \"Father of Art Deco.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Composed by the iconic Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte\u003cem\u003eCosì fan tutte\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebrated opera buffa that premiered in Vienna in 1790. It is widely believed that the opera was written at the suggestion of Emperor Joseph II. The cheeky title translates to \"Women are like that,\" and the production explores the theme of \"fiancée swapping,\" an oft-explored plot in Shakespearean works and other iconic literature.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This gouache features a dazzling Rococo-style set design rendered in a more dramatic color palette. Rather than include a plethora of colors, Erté paints this design in only pink and blue hues, the quintessential colors of the Rococo movement. In this interior tableau, a damsel waves to a suitor ascending the stairs. The stage’s proscenium design matches the Rococo grandeur of the set, complete with cupids and swirling Rococo motifs. Artful and over-the-top, this romantic set design showcases the theatrical beauty of Erté’s oeuvre.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1951 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 10” high by 17” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 15 1\/2” high by 22 1\/2” wide by 3\/4\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans, \u003cem\u003eErté and the Era of Art Deco\u003c\/em\u003e, October 14, 2023 - January 3, 2024 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Erté’s Estate, Boulogne 1990\u003cbr\u003e Serge Leeman, Paris\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51803584135490,"sku":null,"price":19850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-7656_1_fd5866b7-dd97-4d6c-b8bf-669c524fa415.png?v=1768103832","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/ar\/products\/acte-iv-cosi-fan-tutte","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}