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Artist: Gruau, Rene
Printer: Lido
Size: 47 x 63 in / 120 x 160 cm
On/Off Linen: not On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1990c
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition not on linen
C’est Magnifique by Rene Gruau on linen 1990’s
Poster is a an original printing done for the Lido’s 50th anniversay show. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen
Original 1970s edition of René Gruau’s celebrated design Le Rouge Baiser. First created in 1950 for the French cosmetics brand, the image has become one of Gruau’s most enduring works, with its striking silhouette of a woman in a red headscarf and bold lipstick. This later printing was produced in offset lithography at a smaller format (17.5 × 22 in) and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation and display.
This example is in Excellent “A” condition, with rich color and well-preserved surfaces.
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Title: Le Rouge Baiser
Artist: René Gruau
Date: 1970s printing
Size: 17.5 × 22 in / 44 × 56 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Original 1970s edition of René Gruau’s celebrated design Le Rouge Baiser. First created in 1950 for the French cosmetics brand, the image has become one of Gruau’s most enduring works, with its striking silhouette of a woman in a red headscarf and bold lipstick. This later printing was produced in offset lithography at a smaller format (17.5 × 22 in) and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation and display.
This example is in Excellent “A” condition, with rich color and well-preserved surfaces.
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Details
Title: Le Rouge Baiser
Artist: René Gruau
Date: 1970s printing
Size: 17.5 × 22 in / 44 × 56 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Rouge Baiser poster designed by the renown fashion poster artist Rene Gruau was the world’s first “kiss-proof” lipstick. It was designed to provide long-lasting color that didn’t smudge, even after eating or kissing. This was groundbreaking for the time. Its innovative formula, developed by chemist Paul Baudecroux, used a type of cosmetic dye that stained the lips, offering durability far beyond traditional lipsticks. Women seeking bold, smudge-proof, and long-lasting lip color
Rene Gruau Rouge et Noir – Original French Fashion Poster – 1990
Original French fashion poster by Rene Gruau, printed circa 1990. This elegant design, titled Rouge et Noir (Red and Black), features a fashionable woman illustrated in Gruau’s unmistakable style, combining bold lines, striking contrasts, and a sophisticated simplicity that made his work internationally celebrated.
Rene Gruau (1909-2004) was one of the most influential fashion illustrators of the 20th century. Best known for his long association with Christian Dior, he created memorable advertising campaigns for
Dior perfumes and worked with prestigious fashion houses including Balmain, Givenchy, and Balenciaga. His illustrations also appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and other leading fashion magazines. His distinctive use of flowing lines, dramatic silhouettes, and limited colors helped define the elegance of French haute couture. Letitia Morris
Rouge et Noir is a beautiful example of Gruau’s refined approach to fashion illustration, where a few carefully chosen lines and colors create an image of timeless glamour.
An authentic original printing from the 1990s, professionally mounted on linen and in excellent condition.
Artist: Rene Gruau (1909-2004)
Size: 20 x 28 inches (50.8 x 71.1 cm)
Linen: Professionally Mounted on Linen
Technique: Original Offset Lithograph
Year: Circa 1990
Condition: Excellent A. Beautiful colors, professionally linen-backed and well preserved.
Artist: Gruau, Rene
Printer: Dior
Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: offset lithograph
Year: 1987
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Hommage a Christian Dior by Rene Gruau on linen 1987
Poster using artwork by Rene Gruau for an exhibition commemorating his artwork for the fashion industry amongst others taking place at the Museum of Arts de la Mode in 1987 . Located in the heart of Paris, the Musée de la Mode (Fashion Museum) is part of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and features an impressive array of fashion artifacts, including historical clothing and contemporary designs.
The “Hommage à Christian Dior” poster is an iconic piece commemorating the legendary French fashion designer Christian Dior, often associated with the world of haute couture and art.
LU Biscuits – René Gruau – Vintage French Cookie Poster Original
Original French advertising poster for the celebrated LU biscuit company, designed by René Gruau. Bringing the elegance of Parisian fashion illustration to an everyday French product, Gruau depicts a stylish woman with the effortless sophistication that made his work immediately recognizable.
René Gruau (1909–2004) was one of the most influential fashion illustrators and advertising artists of the 20th century. Closely associated with the world of haute couture, he became particularly celebrated for his long collaboration with Christian Dior and also created work for many of the leading fashion and luxury houses of his era. His distinctive style relied on elegant, sweeping lines, simplified forms and bold areas of color, often conveying a sense of glamour with remarkably few visual elements.
For LU, Gruau applied the same sophisticated visual language normally associated with couture and luxury goods. Rather than simply illustrating the product, he transformed the advertisement into a fashionable image in its own right. The elegantly dressed woman gives the familiar French biscuit brand an unmistakably chic, Parisian character and makes the poster a particularly appealing example of Gruau’s commercial work outside the fashion world.
Founded in Nantes in the 19th century, LU became one of France’s most recognizable biscuit manufacturers, famous for products including the Petit-Beurre. The company’s long tradition of commissioning accomplished artists and designers resulted in some exceptionally decorative French advertising.
This original offset lithograph has been professionally backed on linen and is preserved in excellent condition.
Artist: René Gruau (1909–2004)
Size: 16 x 24 inches / 40 x 60 cm
Linen: On linen
Technique: Offset lithography
Condition: Excellent A
DIOR — RENE GRUAU — 1980
Original advertising poster created by Rene Gruau for a Dior perfume campaign. The design reflects Gruau’s distinctive fashion illustration style, characterized by bold brushwork, strong use of color, and elegant simplified forms. Gruau worked extensively with the fashion industry and maintained a long association with the House of Dior, producing numerous advertisements and promotional images for the brand from the late 1940s onward.
Artist: Gruau, Rene
Printer: Dior
Size: 47 x 63 inches / 120 x 160 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1980
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen.
Dior by Rene Gruau on linen 1980
Artist: Gruau, Rene
Printer: Dior
Size: 47 x 63 ” / 120 x 160 cm
On / Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1980
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Poster is a an original printing done for Dior’s campaign for its perfume. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen. Rene Gruau did much work for the Fashion industry and this piece is no exception. In original excellent condition on linen
Dior by Rene Gruau on linen 1980
Artist: Gruau, Rene
Printer: Dior
Size: 47 x 63 ” / 120 x 160 cm
On / Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1980
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Poster is a an original printing done for Dior’s campaign for its perfume. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen. Rene Gruau did much work for the Fashion industry and this piece is no exception. In original excellent condition on linen
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