{"product_id":"animal-a-cornes-les-oreilles-du-lievre-by-erte","title":"Animal à cornes, Les Oreilles du Lièvre by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnimal à cornes, Les Oreilles du Lièvre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAnimal with horns, Hare's Ears\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté”(lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed \"No. 13.571 \/ 'Les oreilles du lièvre' \/ Animal à Corses \/ (danseuse)\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Entitled \u003cem\u003eAnimal à cornes\u003c\/em\u003e, this cabaret ensemble serves as a quintessential representation of Erté's unparalleled ability to blend animal-inspired motifs with his iconic Art Deco aesthetic. The ensemble features a form-fitting red bodysuit and tights, each embellished with spots that mimic the natural fur of a hare. The extremities of the model's hands and feet are accentuated by paw-like coverings, complemented by a bustle situated at her lower back. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Erté designed this clever costume for a New Year's Eve production a show called \u003cem\u003eLa Maison du plaisir\u003c\/em\u003e or \"House of Pleasure.\" When creating this ensemble for the subversive and daring production, the artist called upon his profound comprehension of literature and theatrical characters. In folklore, the hare often assumes the role of a trickster, a characteristic underscored by the archetype of the hare in fables and stories. Contrary to conventional depictions featuring floppy ears, this hare is distinguished by horn-like appendages, evoking a sense of mischief. The design encapsulates a duality of sentiment—both affection and skepticism—making it an exemplary illustration of Erté's master layering his creations with nuance and significance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The artist, 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 Painted 1954 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 11 1\/2“ high x 8 1\/2 wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 17 1\/8“ high x 14 1\/8” wide x 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 Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Russia, 2021\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris, 2022\u003cbr\u003e  Private collection, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51803592229186,"sku":null,"price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-7668_1_d62ceb7f-ef57-4b24-82c3-cb9fed0ffd50.png?v=1768104052","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/ar\/products\/animal-a-cornes-les-oreilles-du-lievre-by-erte","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}