Erté Lithograph "Autumn"

Item Details

Romain “Erté” de Tirtoff (Russian/French; 1892-1990)
Autumn, late 20th century
Lithograph on paper
Signed to the lower right
Edition 21 out of 75

A limited edition lithograph on paper titled Autumn by well-listed artist Romain “Erté” de Tirtoff (Russian/French; 1892-1990). This work features an injured woman steadying herself between the branches of a tree. It is signed to the lower right and is edition 21 out of a 75. This print is presented matted and housed in a wooden and gesso frame under glass.

Roman De Tirtoff, known by the pseudonym Erté, is 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 foxing and billowing to print; some residue to glass; some scratches and chipping to frame.

Dimensions

- frame measures; visible composition measures 12" W x 19.5" H.

Item #

18DCC552-029