Erte or Romain de Tirtoff, Russian, French, 1892 to 1990, limited edition embossed serigraph with silver foil, Gala, depicting a Flapper lady dressed for an Opera theatre, holding a dagger in her long flowing dress against a black background framed by a black ribbon motif. Signed, lower right. Framed. Romain de Tirtoff was a Russian and French artist and designer known by the pseudonym Erte, from the French pronunciation of his initials. He was a 20th century genuis artist, graphic artist, illustrator, set designer, fashion designer, sculptor of the Art deco era, Russian origin, who worked in Paris and Hollywood. Antique and Vintage European Art Deco Graphic Art Prints For Collectors.