Portrait Elegant Woman Signed René Gruau (1909-2004) Renato Zavagli-ricciardelli Delle Caminate

Magnificent portrait of an elegant by the Franco-Italian illustrator René Gruau.

We recognize the whole made the unique style of Gruau, indeed this portrait of elegant and all in movements, with the presence of its three favorite colors: red, black and white.

This is probably a drawing made for the House of Dior.

This drawing is monogrammed with the artist’s signature at the bottom right.

In very good condition, some small tasks without gravity are to be reported.
This design is sold with a frame.

Dimensions at sight: 28 x 22 cm
Dimensions with frame: 43 x 33 cm

René Gruau is a Franco-Italian illustrator, poster artist and painter, whose real name is Renato Zavagli-Ricciardelli delle Caminate, René Gruau is one of the favorite artists in the world of haute couture. He published his first fashion drawings at the age of 15 in the Milanese magazine "Lidel".
In 1928, he began working for fashion magazines such as "Le Figaro" where he befriended another young fashion designer, Christian Dior. His collaborations in the world of fashion are multiplying, he illustrates for "Vogue", "Marie-Claire" or "L'Officiel" and draws the models of couturiers like Fath, Givenchy or Balenciaga.
He worked closely with Dior from 1947 until the mid-1980s. Gruau was in charge of advertising the first Dior perfume "Miss Dior". Dior gives Gruau total artistic freedom for the realization of its advertising campaigns.
Whether for fashion, perfumery or cosmetics, René Gruau constantly reinvents elegance "à la française".
He also made several posters for legendary Parisian cabarets such as "Le Lido" or "Moulin Rouge", as well as the famous poster for Fellini’s film "La Dolce Vita" in 1959.
His posters echo the classic Japanese drawings and sketches of Toulouse-Lautrec.
His perfect mastery of the line, at the service of a magnified female representation, will contribute to visually mark several generations.