The Russian-born designer Erté was a major influence on style and design of the 20th century. Thirty of his loveliest Art Deco costumes, drawn between 1915 and 1922, appear in this dazzling collection. Graceful figures model exotic garments, a dancer's attire comprised entirely of flowing ribbons, and other fanciful designs. Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Fashion Drawings and Illustrations from "Harper's Bazar" by Erté 310 fabulous line drawings and 14 Harper's Bazar covers, 8 in full color. Erté's exotic temptresses with tassels, fur muffs, long trains, coifs, more. "Imaginative and colorful." — Arts Review (London).
Erté Fashion Paper Dolls of the Twenties by Erté Celebrated fashion designer personally supervised adaptation of his striking designs for this set of 6 paper dolls with 43 costumes in full color. Svelte and elegant gowns, coats, hats, and accessories for every season.
Erté Stained Glass Coloring Book by Erté, Marty Noble Dripping with sensuality and elegance, 16 full-page renderings capture the exotic creations of one of the 20th century's preeminent fashion designers. Features a Madame Butterfly costume and plates of "Sleeping Beauty" and "The Slave."
Art Deco Designs Stained Glass Coloring Book by Marty Noble Sharp, smart, dazzling Art Deco designs literally shine through a striking mix of stained glass images. Sixteen ornate full-page illustrations include people, buildings, abstracts, and ironwork.
Godey's Fashions Coloring Book by Ming-Ju Sun Superb illustrations, adapted from Godey's Lady's Book, a popular 19th-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of Victorian fashions — from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles. 30 plates.
Erté's Seven Deadly Sins and Other Great Graphics in Full Color by Erté Lush, full-color reproductions of 56 dazzlingly inventive full-color silkscreens. Exquisite visions of "The Seven Deadly Sins," "The Four Emotions," "The Zodiac," "At the Theatre," and more will delight enthusiasts and win new admirers.
More Erté Fashion Paper Dolls by Erté Rendered by Tom Tierney. 2 dolls and 20 costumes scrupulously rendered from original designs by legendary couturier. Gowns, capes, coats, sporting attire, theatrical costumes, more. Exotic inventive haute couture. Brief captions.
Erté’s Fashion Designs by Erté Splendid selection of 218 black-and-white inventions from legendary designer's productions for Harper's Bazar, 1918–32. Also 8 pages of full-color covers, originals now prized collector's items. Captions. Publisher's Note.
