The World of Erté: Fashion, Art, and Luxury
Erte
(1892-1990)
Erté, born Romain de Tirtoff, was a famous French-based artist and designer known for his strong influence on the Art Deco style. He became popular in the early 1900s for his elegant and decorative fashion illustrations, theatre costume designs, and magazine covers, especially for Harper's Bazaar. His work is recognised for its long, flowing lines, rich colours, and glamorous figures, often showing luxury and sophistication. Erté helped define the look of Art Deco by combining beauty, fashion, and modern design, making his work timeless and still inspiring designers today.
Some of Erte's most famous Art Works
Erté's Timeless Elegance
"Artists Spotlight''
Erté's Timeless Elegance
''A pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff''
Erté's Timeless Elegance
"Symphony in Black''
Erté's Timeless Elegance
''Inspired Jewelry Collection''
Erté's Timeless Elegance
''Marriage Dance''
Erté's Timeless Elegance
"Hindu Princess"
Erté's Timeless Elegance
"Muddy Colours"
Erté's Timeless Elegance
"Diva I"
Master of Art Deco Style
Erté was one of the most important artists in the Art Deco movement. His artworks are known for elegant shapes, long flowing lines, and a strong sense of luxury. He helped define what Art Deco looks like, especially in fashion and design.
Famous Magazine and Costume Designer
Erté created over 200 covers for Harper's Bazaar, making him very influential in fashion illustration. He also designed costumes and sets for theatre and film, bringing his artistic style into performance and entertainment.
Tamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco Portraiture
Tamara de Lempicka
1898 – 1980
Tamara de Lempicka was a famous Art Deco painter born in Warsaw, Poland. She later lived and worked mainly in Paris during the 1920s, where she became well known for her bold and stylish portraits. Her artwork is recognised for its smooth, polished look, strong geometric shapes, and modern, glamorous subjects that reflect the luxury of the Art Deco era. Later in her life, she moved to the United States, continuing her artistic career, and her work remains some of the most iconic examples of Art Deco painting today.
Some of Tamara's most famous Art Works
Tamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco
''Young Lady with Gloves'' (1930)
Tamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco
"The Sleeping Girl'' (1932)
Tamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco
''Portrait of Madame M.'' (1933)
Tamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco
''Adam and Eve'' (1932)
Tamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco
''The Two Friends'' (1923)
YTamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco
''Kizette on the Balcony'' (1927)
Tamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco
''The Musician'' (1929)
Tamara de Lempicka: Icon of Art Deco
''Self-Portrait'' (Tamara in a Green Bugatti) (1929)
Icon of Art Deco Portraiture
Tamara de Lempicka was one of the most famous painters in the Art Deco movement. Her artworks are known for smooth, polished surfaces, bold geometric shapes, and strong, confident figures. She helped define the glamorous and modern look of Art Deco painting.
Painter of Luxury and Modern Life
Tamara de Lempicka became well known in Paris for painting wealthy and fashionable people. Her portraits often showed elegance, independence, and luxury, capturing the lifestyle of the 1920s upper class and making her a key figure in modern portrait art.
