Costume design is an original modern artwork realized in 1970s by erté (romain de tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on the lower margin. Includes passepartout: 44.5 x 33.5 cm on the back stamps: erte' / romain de tirtoff / original composition. Prov. Gian marco chiavari collection romain de tirtoff (23 november 1892 – 21 april 1990) was a russian-born french artist and designer known by the pseudonym erté. He was a 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. “not only do i do what i want to do, but i do my work in my own way and never have been influenced by another artist.” erté this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution