{"product_id":"les-chaines-by-erte","title":"Les chaines by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eLes chaines\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed “n° 6793” (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This mesmerizing costume captures the sultry allure characteristic of Art Deco cabarets, venues synonymous with luxury and sensuality. Named \u003cem\u003eLes chaines\u003c\/em\u003e, the ensemble features a bare-chested woman adorned with a petite silver-metal skirt. Chains cascade from her torso, encircle her neck and intertwine with a metallic headpiece. This headpiece extends into a long silver braid, mimicking the appearance of a chain. Designed to captivate and bewitch, only a daring performer ready to immerse herself in the avant-garde ambiance of Parisian theater would don this attire. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paris in the Art Deco era stood at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, establishing itself as a global epicenter of art, literature and intellectual thought. Amidst the echoes of World War I, avant-garde movements like Surrealism and Cubism intermingled with jazz melodies wafting through the city’s smoky salons. As cocktails flowed, intellectuals, writers and artists from around the world found themselves drawn to the cosmopolitan allure of Paris. Erté, with his revolutionary costuming and otherworldly sets, was perfectly poised to unleash his creativity. He worked with many of the the city’s premier entertainment venues, and his striking visuals, full of bold patterns and vibrant colors, came to define the modernity of the era. \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 1943 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 12“ high x 9” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 17 5\/8“ high x 14 1\/2” wide x 3\/4\" 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":51803583414594,"sku":null,"price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-7620_1_ed6b2ce9-74b7-4a00-a4e8-cd7ae6139ae5.png?v=1768103794","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/es\/products\/les-chaines-by-erte","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}