René Gruau (1909-2004) - Maschera

Limited edition lithography (edition 25/150) by René Gruau titled Maschera, a series produced in the 1980s that celebrates timeless elegance typical of haute couture and printed in limited editions and art lithographs.

Year of creation: Circa 1980
Dimensions: Height: 70 cm - Width: 50 cm within frame
Technique: Numbered lithograph
Condition: Good overall condition, I note that the red ribbon appears slightly lighter in the lower part and I don’t know if this is a color feature intentionally by the artist or a slight variation due to exposure to direct light. Supplied with a frame, with glue marks on the edges due to the packing ribbon and protective glass, shown in detail in the photos.
Year of purchase: 2007 at the Finarte auction house.

Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate, professionally known as René Gruau (4 February 1909 – 31 March 2004) was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated portrayal of fashion design through painting had a lasting impact on the fashion industry. Thanks to his skills and intrinsic creativity, Gruau contributed to a shift across the fashion industry through new imagery representing designs already popular created by designers in the field. The benefits, including economic stimulus and improved advertising, are still present in today’s industry thanks to a new form of fashion illustration, fashion photography. Gruau became one of the world’s most well-known and respected artists in the haute couture realm during the 1940s and 1950s, collaborating with Femina, Marie Claire, L’Officiel, L’Album Du Figaro and a variety of “high style” magazines.

Gruau’s works are internationally recognized and lauded in some of the most prestigious art museums in Paris and Italy, including the Louvre in Paris and the Blank in Italy. Beyond his fame and international recognition, Gruau’s works are noted for their timeless and enduring style.

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