{"product_id":"ensemble-of-4-decors-pour-le-lido-by-erte","title":"Ensemble of 4: Décors pour le Lido by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eEnsemble of 4: Décors pour le Lido\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté”(lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This ensemble of four set designs was created for a cabaret performance at the renowned Parisian venue, Le Lido. Set against a rich black backdrop, each design showcases flowing pink feathers that evoke the appearance of a boa. These feathery elements frame three unique faces rendered in greyscale, each accentuated by shimmering white ornamentation that drapes elegantly around them. Established on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in 1946, Le Lido a seminal cabaret and burlesque venue that revolutionized entertainment by perfecting the dinner show concept. As a cultural icon, the venue has attracted world-class talent and continues to hosting elaborate productions that have set standards in live performance. Erté had a profound influence on Le Lido's aesthetic, contributing to its costume and set designs. His artistic vision helped elevate the cabaret's productions, blending sophistication with glamour and thereby reinforcing Le Lido's status as a symbol of French elegance. \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\u003e20th Century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Measurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Design A:\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 3 1\/8“ high by 11 5\/8” wide\u003cbr\u003e Framed: 9 3\/8“ high by x 18 3\/8“ wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Design B:\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 5 5\/8“ high by 9 3\/4” wide\u003cbr\u003e Framed: 11 7\/8“ high by 15 1\/2 wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Design C:\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 8 3\/8“ high by 3 7\/8” wide\u003cbr\u003e Framed 14 3\/4“ high by 10 1\/8“ wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Design D:\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 5 5\/8“ high by 3” wide\u0026gt;br\u0026gt; Framed 11 3\/4 hight 9 3\/8“ wide \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":51803575320898,"sku":null,"price":44500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/31-7717_1_df590963-1a50-42b7-bad6-fce2cada3b21.png?v=1768103372","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/products\/ensemble-of-4-decors-pour-le-lido-by-erte","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}