
Romain Erte 'La Princesse Lointaine: Porteurs D' Eventails'
Artist: Romain ErteTitle: La Princesse Lointaine: Porteurs D' EventailsSize: 15 x 10.5 Inches Medium: Gouache on PaperEdition: Original Year: 1929Notes: Hand signed on front. On verso, inscribed "Porteurs D' Eventails. La Princesse Lointaine" along with date, dedication to SARAH BURNHARDT and signature. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Custom Framed.About: La Princesse Lointaine (“The Distant Princess”) is one of Romain Erté’s (Romain de Tirtoff) most iconic works, epitomizing the elegance and mystique of the Art Deco movement. The piece portrays a stylized female figure, embodying the idealized, unattainable beauty often referenced in literature and folklore. Inspired by Edmond Rostand’s play of the same name, which tells the tale of a troubadour's love for a faraway princess, Erté’s artwork captures this sense of romantic longing and ethereal grace. Renowned for his sleek lines, geometric patterns, and glamorous aesthetic, Erté expressed La