Erte Postcards in Full Color by Erte Erte
Erte's unique gift for theatrical and graphic illustration has profoundly influenced twentieth-century fashion, helping to elevate costume design to a fine art. Twenty-four exquisite masterpieces by this legendary designer are reproduced here in their original, strikingly vibrant colors. All the reproductions are in card form, perforated and detachable.Enjoy picture cards of exceptional quality, including such exotic tableaux as Her Secret Admirers, Oriental Tale, Adam and Eve, Nature's Vanity, Harlequin, and Stolen Kisses, as well as famous designs for theatrical productions Legendary Kings, Paradise, Manon, Rigoletto, and more. Seductive female figures sensual and provocative arrayed in Erte's inimitable fashions evoke a sense of fantasy and romance. And dramatic, fiery colors lend excitement to every creation.
Each card id identified by a caption on the reverse side. Devoteesof art, fashion, and theater will find these Erte cards to be superb examplesof witty, inventive graphic design.
Original Dover (1984) publication.
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892-1990), a Russian-born, Paris-bred artist, is regarded as one of the most important fashion and theater designers of the twentieth century. When he began producing lithographs in 1968, art aficionados realized he had discovered yet another media that fit his amazing abilities.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486247304 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486247309 |
| Title | Erte Postcards in Full Color |
| Author | Erte Erte |
| Series | Dover Postcards |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Poster |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2003-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |