{"product_id":"conte-hindou-en-noir-by-erte","title":"Conte Hindou en noir by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eConte Hindou en noir\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté”(middle right)\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed \"Inscribed 1922\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Designed for a 1922 show at the Folies Bergère, Erté draws inspiration from the splendors of India in \u003cem\u003eConte Hindou\u003c\/em\u003e (Hindu Story). The central bare-chested figure, adorned with a resplendent jewel-encrusted headpiece and draped in cascading pearl strands, showcases a striking silhouette. The design, bathed in hues of gold and yellow, resonates with Art Deco geometric patterns, encapsulating the Western fascination with Southeast Asia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Thanks to the breadth of the artist’s cultural experiences in his youth, Erté’s visionary Art Deco style looked to both the glory of the ancient world and the allure of Eastern artistic traditions. Erté melded the iconic motifs of ancient Greece and Rome with modern sensuality and style in his costuming and set design, particularly for the performances of ancient tales like Helen of Sparta and Hercules. The artist also prominently showcased Asian-inspired designs and a growing appreciation for non-Western aesthetics. \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 \u003cem\u003eHarper’s Bazaar,\u003c\/em\u003e marking the beginning of a significant partnership that spanned from 1915 to 1936. The artist also designed sets for notable cinematic masterpieces including \u003cem\u003eBen Hur\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLa Bohème,\u003c\/em\u003e 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 1922 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 12 7\/8“ high x 19 1\/2” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 19 1\/8“ high x 26” wide x 5\/8\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51803575386434,"sku":null,"price":44500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-7572_1_c893cff9-f4e3-4f9a-b5fd-2a536dae8add.png?v=1768103376","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/ar\/products\/conte-hindou-en-noir-by-erte","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}