Erte "Numbers" Hand Signed Lithograph

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An absolutely amazing piece! This hand signed large framed lithograph measures (36 inches by 36 inches) The matting and frame was personally selected by Erte and it finishes this piece off perfectly! Erte (Romain de Tirtoff)Romain de Tirtoff, later known as Erte, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, the only son of an Admiral of the Imperial Fleet and a member of the social elite of Russian society. He was influenced at an early age by the Persian miniatures in his father's library that were the impetus for the intricate brightly patterned designs that became a signature of his unique style. The artist moved to Paris in 1912 at the age of 18 despite opposition from his father who wanted him to become a naval officer. He changed his name to Erte, based on the French pronunciation of his initials R and T, and remained a French citizen all his life.The designer worked for the couturier Poiret and his fashion designs were immediately popular with the leading couturiers and fashion houses of the day. In 1915 he began an association with Harper's Bazaar to illustrate their magazine covers - he created more than 240 covers and his association lasted for more than twenty years with this illustrious publication. The popularity of the magazine and of Erte's covers led to a new art movement called Art Deco. He became known as the Father read more
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