Bijoux lumineux by Erté

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Bijoux lumineux (Luminous Jewels) Inscribed Inscribed “Inscribed “No. 18.624 / Musidora / Bijoux Lumineux”(en verso) This remarkable work titled Bijoux lumineux, or (Luminous Jewels), was created as part of the costume designs for Roland Petit's 1979 ballet, Parisiana, starring his wife, Zizi Jeanmarie. In the annals of 20th-century dance, Petit and Jeanmaire emerge as luminaries who indelibly shaped the landscape. This artistic partnership not only influenced the trajectory of contemporary ballet, but also cast them as pivotal figures of the Parisian artistic zeitgeist. A vivid snapshot of their collaboration is captured in this gouache artwork showcasing Erté‘s radiant jewelry designs that adorned Jeanmaire throughout this groundbreaking ballet. Against a backdrop of deep black, three different jewelry designs radiate on separate renderings of Jeanmarie’s signature bobbed hair and figure. These orange, teal and purple jewelry p