What is Erté's full name?

Roman Petrovich Tyrtov

Erté nickname(s):

Romain de Tirtoff, Ðîìàí Ïåòðîâè÷ Òûðòîâ

Erté date of birth:

November 23, 1892

How old was Erté when died?

97

Where was Erté born?

St. Petersburg, Russia

When did Erté die?

April 21, 1990

Where did Erté die?

Paris, France

Is Erté gay or straight?

Gay

What is Erté nationality?

Russian

What is Erté's occupation?

Artist

Erté claim to fame:

Symphony in Black

Short Biography

Romain de Tirtoff (23 November 1892 – 21 April 1990) was a Russian-born French artist and designer known by the pseudonym Erté, from the French pronunciation of his initials . He was a diversely talented 20th-century artist and designer who flourished in an array of fields, including fashion, jewellery, graphic arts, costume and set design for film, theatre, and opera, and interior decor.