{"product_id":"le-carnet-de-bal-by-erte","title":"Le Carnet de Bal by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eLe Carnet de Bal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Dance Card\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté”(lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed \"No. 4595\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This colorful composition by Erté showcases his tongue-in-cheek artistry and sartorial brilliance. The title of this ensemble, \u003cem\u003eLe Carnet de Bal\u003c\/em\u003e, translates to \"The Dance Card\" in English. Traditionally, a dance card served as a booklet for women to note the names of gentlemen with whom they planned to dance at formal events and connotes a sense of piety and formal courtship. Erté subverts this convention by painting his model with an exposed upper torso and an extended list of dances — ranging from the polka to the cancan and the waltz. In line with the Surrealist trends of the era, the model defies traditional norms. She is attired in an orange sash, fuchsia footwear, gloves and a mask-embellished headpiece. Complementing her expansive dance card, she brandishes a staff festooned with a large orange bow, which is linked to her belt. Exuding avant-garde sophistication, this ensemble would have been a captivating addition to one of Paris's illustrious cabaret shows. \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\u003ePainted 1939 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 14 1\/2” high by 10 1\/2” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 20 3\/4” high by 16 7\/8” wide by 5\/8\" 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 M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51803592294722,"sku":null,"price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-7607_1_349268d8-b83f-4ee0-9c2b-bb6b6fd927a4.png?v=1768104057","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/es\/products\/le-carnet-de-bal-by-erte","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}