René Gruau (1909 - 2004) Lithograph Wrapped In Red Signed Pub Dior

Superb lithograph in very good condition, the colors are fresh.

We completely recognize the unique style of Gruau, in fact this portrait of an elegant and full of movement, with the presence of her three favorite colors: red, black and white.

Proof on vellum, numbered 24/250 and countersigned in pencil.

Dry stamp: Mourlot Paris. This work protected under glass is sold with a beautiful frame, which highlights it perfectly.

Dimensions at sight: 75 x 53 cm
Frame dimensions: 85 x 63 cm

René Gruau is a Franco-Italian illustrator, poster designer and painter, whose real name is Renato Zavagli-Ricciardelli delle Caminate, René Gruau is one of the favorite artists of 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 like "Le Figaro" where he became friends with another young fashion designer, Christian Dior. His collaborations in the world of fashion are increasing, he illustrates for "Vogue", "Marie-Claire" or "L'Officiel" and designs models for couturiers like Fath, Givenchy or Balenciaga. He collaborated closely with the house of Dior from 1947 until the mid-1980s. Gruau was notably responsible for developing advertising for the first Dior perfume "Miss Dior". Dior gives Gruau total artistic freedom in the creation of his advertising campaigns. Whether for fashion, perfumery or cosmetics, René Gruau constantly reinvents “French” elegance. He also created several posters for legendary Parisian cabarets such as "Le Lido" or the "Moulin Rouge", as well as the famous poster for Fellini's film "La Dolce Vita" in 1959. His posters echo classic Japanese drawings as well as 'to the sketches of Toulouse-Lautrec. Her perfect mastery of line, serving a magnified feminine representation, will help to visually mark several generations.