René Gruau (1909 - 2004) - photo 1

René Gruau

René Gruau was a French artist and illustrator, known for his work in fashion, advertising, and magazine illustration. He is considered one of the most influential fashion illustrators of the 20th century, and his distinctive style has had a lasting impact on the fashion industry.

Gruau was born in Italy and spent most of his childhood in France. He began his career in advertising in the 1920s, working for the agency J. Walter Thompson. He soon became known for his elegant, sophisticated style, and his ability to capture the essence of a product or brand in a single image.

In the 1940s, Gruau began working in the fashion industry, producing illustrations for magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle. He became famous for his glamorous, sensual depictions of women, which captured the essence of the post-war era of elegance and sophistication.

Throughout his career, Gruau worked with some of the biggest names in fashion, including Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Givenchy. He created many iconic images for these designers, including the famous "Bar" suit for Dior, and the "Mondrian" dress for Saint Laurent.

Gruau's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, and he has been the subject of several retrospectives. His influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary fashion illustrators, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists.

Date and place of birt:4 february 1909, Rimini, Italy
Date and place of death:31 march 2004, Rome, Italy
Nationality:Italy, France
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Fashion designer, Illustrator
Art style:Post War Art, Contemporary art

Creators Italy

Angelo Biancini (1911 - 1988)
Angelo Biancini
1911 - 1988
Jean-Jacques Caffieri (1725 - 1792)
Jean-Jacques Caffieri
1725 - 1792
Joe Colombo (1930 - 1971)
Joe Colombo
1930 - 1971
Elisa Sighicelli (1968)
Elisa Sighicelli
1968
Giulio Paolini (1940)
Giulio Paolini
1940
Pietro Sorri (1556 - 1622)
Pietro Sorri
1556 - 1622
Johann Liss (1597 - 1631)
Johann Liss
1597 - 1631
Gilberto Zorio (1944)
Gilberto Zorio
1944
Violante Beatrice Siries (1709 - 1783)
Violante Beatrice Siries
1709 - 1783
Mirko Basaldella (1910 - 1969)
Mirko Basaldella
1910 - 1969
Remo Salvadori (1947)
Remo Salvadori
1947
Antonio Jolie (1700 - 1777)
Antonio Jolie
1700 - 1777
Johann Baptist von Lampi I (1751 - 1830)
Johann Baptist von Lampi I
1751 - 1830
Vanessa Beecroft (1969)
Vanessa Beecroft
1969
Atanasio Soldati (1896 - 1953)
Atanasio Soldati
1896 - 1953
Anton von Maron (1733 - 1808)
Anton von Maron
1733 - 1808

Creators Contemporary art

Rolf Dürig (1926 - 1985)
Rolf Dürig
1926 - 1985
Tatyana Georgievna Bruni (1902 - 2001)
Tatyana Georgievna Bruni
1902 - 2001
Matthias Klemm (1941)
Matthias Klemm
1941
Fritz Ascher (1893 - 1970)
Fritz Ascher
1893 - 1970
Barbara Heé (1957)
Barbara Heé
1957
George Guraspashvili (1959)
George Guraspashvili
1959
Christopher Ries (1952)
Christopher Ries
1952
Abraham Manevich (1881 - 1942)
Abraham Manevich
1881 - 1942
Edmund Kesting (1892 - 1970)
Edmund Kesting
1892 - 1970
Julian Stanczak (1928 - 2017)
Julian Stanczak
1928 - 2017
Paolo Salvati (1939 - 2014)
Paolo Salvati
1939 - 2014
Juan Manuel de la Rosa (1945 - 2021)
Juan Manuel de la Rosa
1945 - 2021
Julius Shulman (1910 - 2009)
Julius Shulman
1910 - 2009
Mario Tozzi (1895 - 1979)
Mario Tozzi
1895 - 1979
Brigitte Lacombe (1950)
Brigitte Lacombe
1950
Giorgio Morandi (1890 - 1964)
Giorgio Morandi
1890 - 1964