René Gruau (1909-2004) - Maschera

Rare limited edition lithograph (edition 25/150) created by René Gruau titled Maschera, a series produced in the 1980s that celebrates the 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 framed
Technique: Numbered lithograph
Conditions: Good overall condition, note that the red ribbon appears slightly lighter in the lower part and I don't know if this is a color characteristic intentionally by the artist or a slight variation due to exposure to direct light. It comes with a frame, with glue marks on the edges due to the packing tape 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 (February 4, 1909 – March 31, 2004) was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated depiction of fashion design through painting had a lasting impact on the fashion industry. Thanks to his skills and intrinsic creativity, Gruau contributed to a change across the fashion industry through new imagery that represented drawings already popular created by designers in the field. The benefits, including economic stimulation 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 most renowned and esteemed artists in the world of haute couture 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 acclaimed 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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