Erté Deco Nile Bangle from The Met Museum

This bold and colorful bangle celebrates the work of Romain de Tirtoff (French, born Russia, 1892-1990), better known as Erté. The vivid Art Deco-style design features hand-painted enamel and 22K gold plate. The artist enjoyed a multifaceted career as a costume and set designer; he is especially renowned for the fabulous covers he created for Harper’s Bazaar magazine from 1915-1936. The Met houses an important collection of Erté’s original gouaches. To learn more about the artwork that inspired this Met Store product, read our blog here.