An original exhibition poster designed by Erté for a retrospective held at the Rizzoli Gallery in New York from 28 November to 30 December 1978. Located at 712 Fifth Avenue, the gallery presented the work of the celebrated Russian-born French artist and designer.
The poster reproduces Erté’s iconic composition “Symphony in Black”, depicting an elegant woman in a sweeping black gown accompanied by a slender greyhound. Her feathered headdress, elongated silhouette and theatrical pose perfectly embody the refined glamour of the Art Deco period.
Born Romain de Tirtoff in Saint Petersburg, Erté settled in Paris and became one of the leading figures of twentieth-century fashion and theatrical design. His illustrations, costumes and stage sets combined precise draughtsmanship with exotic ornamentation and an unmistakable sense of movement.
The dramatic black-and-white composition is framed by bold black borders and elegant white typography announcing the artist and gallery. Printed in the United States by Sevenarts, the poster’s restrained palette reinforces the sophistication of Erté’s celebrated image.
This original 1978 poster is a fine example of the renewed international interest in Erté’s work during the 1970s. Combining Art Deco elegance with the history of New York’s Rizzoli Gallery, it is a highly decorative and collectable exhibition poster.
Original Poster
Exhibition - Fashion - New York
Black and White
Printed by Sevenarts in USA
Good condition, slight creases, a small imperfection
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