About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100486247309

ISBN-139780486247304

eBay Product ID (ePID)1688286

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicArt, Antiques & Collectibles, Individual Artists / Artists' Books, Postcards

AuthorErte

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 In.

Item Length12 In.

Item Width9 In.

Item Weight4.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

SeriesDover Postcards Ser.

Publication Year1984

Dewey Edition21

FormatTrade Paperback

Book TitleErte Postcards in Full Color

Dewey Decimal741.6/83/092

Intended AudienceTrade

Synopsis24 exquisite masterpieces by the greatest theatrical and fashion illustrator of the 20th century are reproduced in full color in postcard form for mailing. "Harlequin," "Oriental Tale," "Stolen Kisses," and more., Erté's unique gift for theatrical and graphic illustration has profoundly influenced twentieth-century fashion, helping to elevate costume design to a fine art. Twenty-four exquisite masterpieces by this legendary designer are reproduced here in their original, strikingly vibrant colors. All the reproductions are in card form, perforated and detachable. Enjoy picture cards of exceptional quality, including such exotic tableaux as "Her Secret Admirers," "Oriental Tale, "Adam and Eve, " "Nature's Vanity," "Harlequin," and "Stolen Kisses," as well as famous designs for theatrical productions-- Legendary Kings, Paradise, Manon, Rigoletto, and more. Seductive female figures--sensual and provocative--arrayed in Erté's inimitable fashions evoke a sense of fantasy and romance. And dramatic, fiery colors lend excitement to every creation. Each card is identified by a caption on the reverse side. Devotees of art, fashion, and theater will find these Erté cards to be superb examples of witty, inventive graphic design., Exquisite masterpieces by the greatest theatrical and fashion illustrator of the 20th century are reproduced in full color in postcard form for mailing. "Harlequin," "Oriental Tale," "Stolen Kisses" and famous designs for Manon, Rigoletto, Legendary Kings, and more feature Erté's chic female temptresses. 24 full-color illustrations on postcard stock. Publisher's Note., Erte's unique gift for theatrical and graphic illustration has profoundly influenced twentieth-century fashion, helping to elevate costume design to a fine art. Twenty-four exquisite masterpieces by this legendary designer are reproduced here in their original, strikingly vibrant colors. All the reproductions are in card form, perforated and detachable. Enjoy picture cards of exceptional quality, including such exotic tableaux as "Her Secret Admirers," "Oriental Tale, "Adam and Eve, " "Nature's Vanity," "Harlequin," and "Stolen Kisses," as well as famous designs for theatrical productions Legendary Kings, Paradise, Manon, Rigoletto, and more. Seductive female figures sensual and provocative arrayed in Erte's inimitable fashions evoke a sense of fantasy and romance. And dramatic, fiery colors lend excitement to every creation. Each card is identified by a caption on the reverse side. Devoteesof art, fashion, and theater will find these Erte cards to be superb examplesof witty, inventive graphic design. "

Number of Pages6 pages