Erté Letterpress Halftone for "Harper's Bazar," 1919

Item Details

Romain “Erté” de Tirtoff (Russian/French; 1892 – 1990)
Untitled (cover), 1919
Letterpress halftone with offset lithograph detailing on paper
Signed in plate to the lower right
Pulled from Harper’s Bazar
Published by Hearst Magazines, New York

Romain De Tirtoff, known by the pseudonym Erté, was a Russian-born French designer who flourished in many fields including set design, fashion, and the graphic arts; spanning most of the 20th century. He began working for Harper’s Bazaar in 1915 creating over 240 covers for the magazine for over 22 years. His fashion illustrations appeared in numerous other publications. During 1976, Erté was awarded the title of Officer of Arts and Letters and in 1982 the Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris by the French government. His work is housed in private and permanent collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York; Museum of Modern Art, New York; and London’s Victoria & Albert Museum to name a few.

Condition

- minor scratching, creasing, discoloration, and accretions to print and paper; minor scratching, scuffing, discoloration, and accretions to frame.

Dimensions

- measurements of frame; image measures 9.0" W x 11.75" H.

Item #

ITMG447534