Erte (1892-1990) Russian/French, Serigraph "The Letter B". From the Alphabet Suite. The composition forms a bold capital letter "B" through a sinuous, patterned serpent coiled gracefully around a stylized female figure. Set against a stark black background, the piece highlights Erté's signature elegance, fluid line work, and intricate gold-and-green geometric patterns on the snake's scales. The lowercase letter "b" is delicately rendered in script in each of the four corners.

Overall Size: 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. 

Sight Size: 10 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. 

Erté (1892–1990) was a Russian-born French artist and designer revered as the "Father of Art Deco" for his iconic, stylized fashion and theatrical designs. He gained international fame through his prolific cover illustrations for Harper’s Bazaar and his lavish costume and set creations for Hollywood films, opera, and Broadway. His sleek, sinuous aesthetic and immaculate detail defined the visual glamour of the 1920s and continue to influence fashion and graphic design today.

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