Salade de fleurs de lotus by Erté

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 | Russian-French Salade de fleurs de lotus (Lotus Flower Salad) Inscribed “n°1.497” (en verso) Gouache on paper In 1929, Erté embarked on the creative journey of designing stage settings and costumes for Aladin, a theatrical production that found its inspiration in the captivating stories of Arabian Nights. Presented at the illustrious Folies Bergère, this production became the nexus where Erté's artistic ingenuity met the allure of Eastern culture, converging the worlds of art and theater. This particular gouache on paper entitled Salade de fleurs de lotus, emanates an almost sculptural aura, characterized by the subject's profound black silhouette adorned with lustrous gilded accents resembling the delicate petals of a lotus flower. Representing the epitome of the Art Deco era's audacious patterns and opulent embellishments, Salade de fleurs de lotus by the "Father of Art Deco" stands as an extraordinary testament to Erté's artistic vision. Pari