Première Dactylo by Erté

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Première Dactylo (“First Typist”) Signed “Erté” (lower right) Stamped “Erté, Romain de Tirtoff” (en verso) Inscribed “Première Dactylo” N°5994(en verso) Gouache on paper This original gouache from the creative mind of Erté entitled Première Dactylo embodies the Art Deco glamour and tongue-in-cheek artistry for which the artist’s designs are so beloved. Oft-called “Father of Art Deco,” this creative ensemble showcases Erté's clever imagination and fashion-forward sartorial genius.  An Art Deco commentary on the new working woman, Erté's Première Dactylo or “First Typist,” is first in class with her secretarial skills. Wearing a simple black strapless sheath with an elegant crossed sash crafted from individual typewriter keys, Erté punctuates the ensemble with voluminous billowing pink sleeves that gather tightly at the wrist and a large bow at the neck. Erté's elegant model is crowned by a small fascinator hat crafted from a piece