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Real name Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), born in Russia, noted for his extravagant costumes and tableaux for the Folies-Bergère in Paris. Erte's distinguished career spanned over 80 years and crossed over into several mediums including fashion illustration, stage and costume design and bronze sculpture. He is widely recognized as the most influential artist of the Art Deco movement.