Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff, was a Russian-born artist who is best known for his Art Deco style of fashion illustration. He was born in St. Petersburg in 1892 and moved to Paris in 1912, where he began his career as an illustrator. He was a prolific artist, creating illustrations for magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, as well as designing costumes and sets for the theatre. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and is highly sought after by collectors.