Erté

Russian-born french designer (1892-1990).

Born November 23rd, 1892 in Saint Petersburg. [ref]

Died April 21st, 1990 at 97 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]

Occupations
designer, fashion designer, graphic artist, illustrator, painter, sculptor
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull