{"product_id":"foulques-by-erte","title":"Foulques by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eFoulques\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté” (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Stamped “Erté, Romain de Tirtoff” and “Original composition” (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed “No. 12.190 \/ La leçon d'Amour dans un Parc \/ 1951\" Gouache on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this colorful gouache, Erté draws a highly detailed and unique costume inspired by \u003cem\u003eLa Leçon d'amour dans un Parc\u003c\/em\u003e by René Boylesve. Erté's dashing male lead is clad in all the finery of a gentleman of distinction, completed with a baby blue tailcoat festooned with floral garland, an elaborately tied cravat and a hassled vest. This elegant composition exudes the quintessential opulence and drama that only Erté, the oft-called “Father of Art Deco,” could achieve. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e First published in 1902, \u003cem\u003eLa Leçon d'amour dans un Parc\u003c\/em\u003e by René Boylesve is a short story that revolves around a chance encounter between two individuals in a park. During their conversation, they engage in a philosophical discussion about love and relationships, highlighting the subjectivity and diversity of human emotions when it comes to matters of the heart. The volume proved to be inspirational for Erté and he drew from its romantic and chivalrous themes to create this original costume design. Creative and bold, Erté’s artistic interpretations of Boylesve’s words showcase his clever imagination and sophisticated point of view. \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\u003e Painted 1951 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 14” high by 10” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 20 3\/4” high by 16 7\/8” wide by 3\/4\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50274940551458,"sku":"31-7658","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/foulques-by-erte","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}