{"product_id":"acte-i-la-grande-duchesse-by-erte","title":"Acte I, La Grande Duchesse by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eActe I, La Grande Duchesse\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté” (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed \"La Traviata \/ 1er acte \/ Entrée des invités \/ Composition originale\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Erté designed this multi-hued dreamscape for a production of \u003cem\u003eLa Grande Duchesse\u003c\/em\u003e, an opéra bouffe in three acts by Jacques Offenbach. After its premiere in Paris in 1867, it became a staple in the operatic repertoire of Europe and the United States. This 1948 set design for Act I of the timeless production would have heightened the comedic and satirical elements of the opera, offering audiences a rainbow of visuals that would have parried the colorful humor onstage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The alliance between Erté and the vibrant performing arts scene of Paris transported audiences to new heights throughout the early 20th century. Erté emerged as an unmatched and emblematic creative force whose visionary designs were imbued with an otherworldly appeal. His mesmerizing costume and set designs left an indelible imprint on operatic and theater productions of the period. \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 Circa 1945 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 5 1\/8\" high x 6 1\/2\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 11 1\/8\" high x 12 5\/8\" wide x 5\/8\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, 2008\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":51803588395330,"sku":null,"price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-7647_1_6cd3928e-7c14-4156-84d5-33c6907963c2.png?v=1768103950","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/products\/acte-i-la-grande-duchesse-by-erte","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}