Perhaps no individual is more associated with the 20th century art deco
revival than Russian-born French artist and designer, Erté. Although his
talent spanned many creative fields, Erte is perhaps best-known for his
theatre and fashion designs, which were often later translated into
beautiful silkscreen prints. Few can fail to be charmed by Symphony in
Black, one of his most famous designs depicting a slender figure
walking her dog. Throughout his lifetime Erté designed over 200 covers
for Harper's Bazaar and his works have been reproduced and copied
countless times since, oozing a timeless air of class and
sophistication. Combining fresh and thoughtful text and beautiful
illustrations, including jewellery and sculpture inspired by his
two-dimensional designs, this coffee-table book is the definitive Erté
companion.