Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Collection, circa 1925

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Erté.
Abstract:
Extent:
5 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Collection. UC Davis, Special Collections

Background

Scope and content:

Collection of framed prints and statue.

Biographical / historical:

The Russian-born painter Romain de Tirtoff, who called himself Erté after the French pronunciation of his initials, was considered one of the foremost fashion and stage designers of the early twentieth century.

Acquisition information:
Gift of William Karl Schwarze.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Art -- 20th century.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) Collection. UC Davis, Special Collections

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621