Silver-lamé evening dress with coloured beads and artificial pearls
Erté · c. 1922–1924
Erté
- Art Deco
- Fashion illustration
- Theatrical costume
Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté, began designing in Paris in 1912 and developed strong connections with American magazines and retailers. His fashion illustrations, theatrical designs and elaborate accessories made drawing central to his practice.
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Silver-lamé evening dress with coloured beads and artificial pearls
c. 1922–1924
Erté translates his decorative drawing language into a beaded evening dress with Egyptian motifs.
Rijksmuseum
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Costume for Ganna Walska as Zazà
1920 · Zazà stage costume
Silk ribbons and rosettes give this stage costume movement beyond its fitted green bodice.
Museum Associates / LACMA
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La Panthère halter bodysuit with tail
c. 1939 · Un Vrai Paradis
A long spotted tail extends the sequinned halter silhouette, illustrating Erté’s theatrical animal imagery.
Tigz Rice / The Underpinnings Museum
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Femme Panthère trained bodice and gauntlets
1949 · Reflets
Spotted velvet and sequins cover a fitted bodice whose train transforms the wearer’s outline.
Tigz Rice / The Underpinnings Museum
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La Tigresse halter knickers, tail, gauntlet and hat
c. 1949 · Reflets
Tiger striping unifies the surviving costume components and their elongated tail.
Tigz Rice / The Underpinnings MuseumCollections & archive pieces
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About Erté
The Met preserves his 1920s Harper’s Bazar cover designs as well as later footwear designs for Delman.