A very fine mid 20th Century original gouache painted costume design for a theatrical musical production. Mounted in modern silver coloured frame and signed Erté.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Framed Height:                     53 cm                       

Framed Width:                      39 cm        

Condition:                               Excellent Original Condition

Circa:                                        1950

Materials:                                Gouache

SKU:                                            239

ABOUT

Erté’s words

” In fashion- creating forms for living people-in the design of furniture, in the design of theatrical settings and costumes, in the design of jewellery, one is functioning in three dimensions, and all this work in the round can be considered sculptural. In this sense, my theatrical settings are large environmental sculptures. I have never made a drawing for a dress or a costume without first having a fully developed idea of it in the round. In fact, before I start a design every detail has to be ripe in my mind, and I execute it without any deviation,because the conception has become a living reality deep in my creative psyche. When I design an evening dress, for example, I assemble a woman in full costume inside my head, swirling in her gown, showing every fold, seam and hem.”