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Signed Limited Edition Erté silkscreen entitled "W" from the _Alphabet Suite_ is signed by the artist, lower right in pencil and numbered 114 of 350, lower left in pencil.

Considered for having a flair for the dramatic, Erté changed his name from the Russian heritage of Romain de Tirtoff to reflect the French pronunciation of his initials to sound more affluent and stylish. Known as one of the greatest fashion and stage designers of the twentieth century, Erté combined these elements with his love of sculpture and painting by creating an Art Deco style of his own.

Created in 1976, the Alphabet Suite showcases Erté's talent as a costume designer as well as a skilled painter. Infusing bright and vibrant colors with images and elements of fantasy, Erté creates a fun and jovial interpretation with a circus ring leader with two of his horses for the letter W. The artist showcases his love for the elaborate and ornate while playing close attention to the decorative nature of each figure.