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Black Hat, Limited Edition vintage lithograph, signed by artist.
Black Hat, Limited Edition vintage lithograph, signed by artist.
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Own a piece of fashion illustration history with this exceptional René Gruau lithograph from 1989, showcasing the master's iconic ability to capture haute couture elegance with bold, sweeping brushstrokes.
René Gruau (1909-2004) revolutionised fashion illustration through his legendary collaborations with Christian Dior, Balenciaga, and Givenchy, creating the visual language that defined Parisian haute couture's golden age. His advertising campaigns for Miss Dior perfume and Rouge Baiser lipstick became cultural icons, whilst his cinema poster for Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" cemented his status as a master of graphic art.
This limited edition vintage lithograph exemplifies Gruau's distinctive minimalist aesthetic—bold black lines contrasted against dramatic compositions that distil complex fashion into its most essential elements. Influenced by Japanese woodblock prints and Toulouse-Lautrec, Gruau's signature style employed limited colour palettes favouring stark contrasts, creating dynamic visual narratives of glamour and sophistication.
Artist-signed and dating to circa 1989, this original print represents Gruau's mature period when his reputation as the foremost fashion illustrator was firmly established. His works are now held in permanent collections including the Louvre, with exhibitions at the prestigious Paris Musée du Costume and Musée de la Publicité.
For collectors of fine art prints, this piece offers exceptional investment potential—Gruau's illustrations continue to influence contemporary fashion, with Christian Dior's 2011 Haute Couture Collection by John Galliano drawing heavily from his timeless aesthetic. Perfect for sophisticated interiors, this lithograph deserves museum-quality framing to preserve its archival significance whilst showcasing its striking visual impact.
Black Hat embodies everything that makes Gruau's work eternally captivating—the perfect marriage of artistic mastery and fashion heritage that transforms any space into a gallery of vintage sophistication.
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Black Hat, Limited Edition vintage (circa 1989) lithograph. Rene Gruau (Italian 1909 to 2004) signed by artist.
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