Erte at Ninety-Five: The Complete New Graphics, Extended Edition (1988) is a dazzling retrospective celebrating Erte (Romain de Tirtoff)’s late-career renaissance as he turned 95. This expanded volume showcases his 1980s graphic art revival, featuring vibrant serigraphs, lithographs, and fashion designs that reimagined his iconic Art Deco motifs with bolder colors and contemporary flair. From theatre posters to jewel-toned alphabet series, the book highlights Erte’s undimmed creativity, blending 1920s glamour with 1980s exuberance.
The extended edition includes rarely seen works and archival photographs of the artist in his Paris studio, accompanied by commentary on his meticulous printmaking process. A visual feast for Erte collectors, this edition—often bound in silver-stamped cloth—captures the maestro’s lifelong devotion to beauty and artifice.
