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Erté

1892 – 1990

Erté
Modernism
Modernism

Erté

Born 1892 Died 1990 Works span 1983–1983

Early Life and Artistic Awakening Romain de Tirtoff, universally recognized as Erté, was born into a world of aristocratic tradition in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on November 23, 1892. His lineage traced back centuries to Tatar khans—a heritage that instilled within him an innate appreciation for grandeur and meticulous craftsmanship. His father, Admiral Nikolai Tirtoff, served with distinction in the Imperial Russian Navy, shaping you…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Erté's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Erté's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.