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René Gruau Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

French, 1909-2004
René Gruau, an Italian-born artist who made his name in Paris and New York as an illustrator for fashion houses, women's magazines, nightclubs and ballet companies. René Gruau astounds us simply by the immensity of his work, his modernity, his simplicity and his utter elegance. He is a virtuoso performer of the greatest names in fashion, the most prestigious brands, the most colourful shows. but the artist has the elegance to stay behind his works. His talent and his highly personal style shine through... In the 1990's there were exhibitions of his work in Germany, Japan, Monaco and France. The largest retrospective was organized by the Advertising Museum in Paris in 1999. It was called, simply, ''Passionately Gruau.''
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Artist: René Gruau
" Elégante aux perles " .Carlton . Cannes
By René Gruau
Located in CANNES, FR
René Gruau ( 1909 - 2004 ) " Elégante aux perles " . 1950 . Dessin Original et unique graphite et fusain sur papier . Signé. format feuille : 83 x 50 cm feuille globale : 92 x 6...
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1950s Art Deco René Gruau Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper

" Elégante à la rose et l'éventail " . Carlton Cannes .
By René Gruau
Located in CANNES, FR
René Gruau ( 1909 - 2004 ) " Elégante à la rose et l'éventail " Dessin original et unique .signé . Graphite et fusain sur papier . taille feuille : 83 x50 cm taille globale : ...
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1950s Art Deco René Gruau Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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