Erte

Though he began life in Russia as Romain de Tirtoff in 1892, Erté was to end it in Paris nearly a century later known simply by the French pronunciation of his initials, as an artist whose highly successful and influential career had spanned fashion, theatre, opera, movies, magazines, jewelry, and sculpture. Erté is arguably most famous for his fashion designs from the Art Deco period and, later, works inspired by them. His graceful and sophisticated illustrations are instantly recognizable...