Tamara de Lempicka is possibly one of the most admired and most recognizable Art Deco painters. Born in Poland in 1898 and settling in Paris after the Russian revolution, Lempicka became engaged in the bohemian lifestyle of 1920’s Parisian socialites, painting portraits of many prominent figures including the exiled nobility, which brought her critical acclaim, fame, and considerable wealth. Her artistry is a perfect representation of her lifestyle of glamour. Drawing inspiration from the popular painting movements of the time like cubism, for instance, Tamara de Lempicka developed her unique approach, which was more subtle than the original cubist expression, elegant, precise and clean. The bold bright colors and angular style that came to dominate her work, as the main features of Art Deco style, are among the main reasons why Tamara de Lempicka’s oeuvre is seen as the best representative of Art Deco painting. She was one of the most prominent portrait painters in her generation, favored by the elite audience and her works are even today greeted with enthusiasm.