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Romain Tirtoff known as Erté (23 November 1892, St. Petersburg — 21 April 1990, Paris) was a Russian-born French artist, sculptor, interior, costume, and scenic designer, dressmaker and illustrator who practised Art Deco both in his work and his life.
Celebrated, reputed, sought-after, and amazingly dedicated to work.
The most peculiar about Erté’s art is the fact that, though he lived in the days of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism (and later, Abstract Expressionism and other avant-garde movements of the century), he was persistent and confident in his commitment to Art Deco.
Romain de tirtoff art deco
This eclectic and ornate style was once inspired by Japanese prints and gorgeous ballet costumes, had its roots in the exotic Egyptian and American Indian cultures as well as in the classical outlines and rich drapery of Rococo.
Erté drew cover pictures for fashion magazines, sketches of men’s and women’s clothes and decorations, designed building interiors and cognac bottle labels, stage sets and costumes. He e
