{"product_id":"la-nouvelle-angleterre-by-erte","title":"La Nouvelle Angleterre by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eLa nouvelle Angleterre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew England\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté” (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed \"No. 12.407 \/ Les Nouvelles \/ La nouvelle Angleterre \/ Composition originale\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This original gouache from the creative mind of Erté entitled La nouvelle Angleterre puts the spotlight on Erté’s tongue-in-cheek artistry. Created in a series of works Erté cleverly dubbed \u003cem\u003eLes Nouvelles\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe News\u003c\/em\u003e, this ensemble showcases Erté‘s sartorial interpretation of New England. A combination of high fashion and double entendre, this clever and daring design showcases the Oft-called “Father of Art Deco’s\" creative genius.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this gouache, Erté envisions New England as a scantily clad model dressed in the regalia of a British king, complete with Ermine robes. However, it appears that Erté trades the spotted fur for tassled fabric. The model’s shoulders are draped with a red stole showing the traditional lion of the British monarchy on one side and a fantastical unicorn figure on the other—perhaps Erté’s commentary on the fate of the British colonies in the Americas. The ensemble is completed by an elaborate crown and a multitude of necklaces—however rather than being fashioned from shiny Crown Jewels, the items are created from an abundance of pearls, possibly symbolizing the great voyage to the New Americas. Ever the risk-taker, Erté‘s ensemble features a completely open bust, exposing the entirety of his model’s chest in a dramatic fashion. This creative and striking gouache on paper underscores Erté’s clever imagination, unique point of view and unimpeachable sartorial genius. \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. 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 1952 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 15\" high x 11\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 20 3\/4\" high x 16 3\/4\" wide x 5\/8\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \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","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51803578696002,"sku":null,"price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-7660_1_e98bb6b7-4643-4abd-90cf-3da91c785b6a.png?v=1768103555","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/de\/products\/la-nouvelle-angleterre-by-erte","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}