Description: René Gruau was an Italian artist known for his painterly style of fashion illustration. Inspired by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec?s Art Nouveau aesthetic, Gruau echoed the expressive line and controlled blocks of color used by his predecessor. Born Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli on February 4, 1909 in Rimini, Italy, Gruau took his mother?s name when he moved to Paris as a young man. He began his career in print editorials, making his mark in the industry by designing the iconic Miss Dior fashion campaign in 1947. A graphic artist for haute couture fashion houses, as well as advertisements, Gruau garnered further acclaim for his poster design of Federico Fellini?s cinema classic La Dolce Vita (1959). He died on March 31, 2004 in Rome at the age of 95, and his hometown Rimini retains a collection of his work in its city museum.
Price: 799 USD
Location: Costa Mesa, California
End Time: 2024-05-15T18:40:53.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Painting Surface: Paper
Features: Framed
Region of Origin: Unknown
Listed By: Owner
Subject: Women
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Material: Lithograph, Paper
Date of Creation: 1970-1989
Artist: Rene Gruau, René Gruau
Style: Art Nouveau
Color: Black
Signed: Yes
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Limited Edition Lithograph
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Type: lithograph
