Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff, was a Russian-born French artist and designer who worked for Harper's Bazaar magazine in the 1920s. He is best known for his Art Deco designs, which were featured in the magazine and on the covers of books. Erte was a prolific artist, creating illustrations, sculptures, jewelry, and costumes for stage and film. His work was highly influential in the fashion world and helped to define the look of the Roaring Twenties.