Bravissimo du Lido poster designed by René Gruau, 1990.
Framed by l'éclat de verre in Paris.
Very good condition.
Review by René Fraday and Bob Turk.
Dimensions: 67 x 48.5 x 3 cm.
René Gruau is an Italian artist known for his painterly fashion illustrations. Inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Gruau echoes the expressive lines and controlled colors of 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 the editorial press, making a name for himself in the industry by designing the fashion campaign for Miss Dior in 1947. A graphic artist for haute-couture houses and advertising agencies, Gruau came to prominence with the poster for Federico Fellini's Italian classic La Dolce Vita (1959). He died on March 31, 2004 in Rome at the age of 95, and his hometown of Rimini has a collection of his work in a museum there.
CLEAR
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsRed, Orange, BlackMaterialWood, Paper, GlassNumber of items1Height67 cmWidth48 cmDepth3 cm