Erte Collection

The Sketch Summer Number front cover, 1933
Stunning, graphic, art deco style front cover designed by Erte with stylised flowers, butterflies and a face in profile

Tableau Les Princess de Legende in La Grande Folie at the Folies Bergere, Paris, 1928, featuring costumes designed by Erte Date: 1928

En Pleine Folie at the Folies Bergere
Sketches by Erte for Grands Flueves du Monde (the Great Rivers of the World) in En Pleine Folie at the Folies Bergere, Paris, 1923 (showing the Rhine, the Nile, the Ganges and the Amazon)

ERTE: SET DESIGN, 1925. Set design by Erte, 1925, for an oriental ballet scene in the film Paris, released the following year

Illustration for Capricorn, Erte
Illustration for those born under Capricorn, showing a woman with Medusa shadow, goat, lucky days, mimosa and stone walls

Illustration for Sagittarius, Erte
Illustration for those born under Sagittarius, showing an archer aiming at a laurel wreath, whilst embracing a woman, with pansies, and numbers of the sign

Portrait of Erte with Misha, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
1195154 Portrait of Erte with Misha, c. 1915 (oil on canvas) by Eristoff-Kazak, Mary (Princess) (1874-1945); 96.5x130.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eristoff-Kazak)

Perpetual Adoration, set and costume designs by Erte, scene from Un Soir de Folie at the Folies Bergere, Paris
6000680 Perpetual Adoration, set and costume designs by Erte, scene from Un Soir de Folie at the Folies Bergere, Paris, 1925 (photo) by English Photographer

ERTE: COSTUME, 1922. Cage costume designed by Erte for the musical revue Greenwich Village Follies, 1922

Art deco sketches by Erte, 1926 Date: 1926

ERTE: POSTER, 1925. Poster by Erte, 1925, for Theodore Kosloffs ballet school in Hollywood, California

The Sketch front cover by Erte
Front cover of The Sketch Summer Number designed by Erte, with a white head in profile transforming into a galaxy of stars. Date: 1937

ERTE (1892-1990). Pseudonym of Romain de Tirtoff, French (Russian-born) artist and designer. Photographed c1925

GEORGE WHITEs SCANDALS. Cast member from the 1922 production of George Whites Scandals, The White Sea, with a costume designed by Erte

Pseudonym of Romain de Tirtoff, French (Russian-born) artist and designer
ERTÉ (1892-1990). Pseudonym of Romain de Tirtoff, French (Russian-born) artist and designer. Photographed with his Siamese cat in his apartment in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt, 1973

Tableau L Adoration Perpetuelle in Un Soir de Folie at the

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Erte, the iconic artist of the Art Deco era, captivated audiences with his mesmerizing creations. From the moment his artwork graced The Sketch Summer Number front cover in 1933, it was clear that Erte's talent knew no bounds. His imagination took flight on stage as he designed breathtaking tableaus like Les Princess de Legende in La Grande Folie at the Folies Bergere and En Pleine Folie. These extravagant productions showcased Erte's ability to transport viewers into a world of fantasy and wonder. Not limited to stage design alone, it also left an indelible mark on cinema with his set designs for Paris. In 1925, he crafted an enchanting oriental ballet scene that added depth and allure to this cinematic masterpiece. Beyond theatrical works, Erte's illustrations brought zodiac signs to life in a way never seen before. His intricate depictions of Capricorn and Sagittarius captured their essence with elegance and grace. In 1926, Erte continued to dazzle art enthusiasts with his art deco sketches. Each stroke revealed his mastery of form and composition, leaving admirers spellbound by their sheer beauty. Yet behind every great artist lies a portrait capturing their essence. A captivating image from c. 1915 shows Erte alongside Misha - a testament to both his artistic genius and personal connections. One cannot discuss Erte without mentioning his contributions to Un Soir de Folie at the Folies Bergere in Paris during 1925. His set and costume designs for Perpetual Adoration transported audiences into another realm entirely – one filled with opulence and grandeur. The Sketch front cover is yet another example of how Erte effortlessly merged fashion illustration with fine artistry; each line telling its own story while inviting viewers into a world where glamour reigns supreme. Erte's talents extended beyond theater stages; they also found expression through costumes.