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

Giuseppe Natali (1652 - 1722)
Giuseppe Natali
1652 - 1722
Riccardo Licata (1929 - 2014)
Riccardo Licata
1929 - 2014
Marziale Carpinoni (1644 - 1722)
Marziale Carpinoni
1644 - 1722
Umberto Riva (1928 - 2021)
Umberto Riva
1928 - 2021
Alfredo Biagini (1886 - 1952)
Alfredo Biagini
1886 - 1952
Guido Da Siena (1230 - 1290)
Guido Da Siena
1230 - 1290
Giovanni Andrea Podestà (Podesta) (1608 - 1673)
Giovanni Andrea Podestà (Podesta)
1608 - 1673
Giovanni Coli (1636 - 1691)
Giovanni Coli
1636 - 1691
Federico Barocci (1535 - 1612)
Federico Barocci
1535 - 1612
Antonio Visentini (1688 - 1782)
Antonio Visentini
1688 - 1782
Vasily Ivanovich Shukhaev (1887 - 1973)
Vasily Ivanovich Shukhaev
1887 - 1973
Francesco Curradi (1570 - 1661)
Francesco Curradi
1570 - 1661
Jenny Saville (1970)
Jenny Saville
1970
Henryk Siemiradzki (1843 - 1902)
Henryk Siemiradzki
1843 - 1902
Antonio Peresinotti (1708 - 1778)
Antonio Peresinotti
1708 - 1778
Franz Ludwig Catel (1778 - 1856)
Franz Ludwig Catel
1778 - 1856

Creators Contemporary art

Hans Trudel (1881 - 1958)
Hans Trudel
1881 - 1958
Friedrich Gräsel (1927 - 2013)
Friedrich Gräsel
1927 - 2013
Paul Uwe Dreyer (1939 - 2008)
Paul Uwe Dreyer
1939 - 2008
Raymond Redvers Briggs (1934 - 2022)
Raymond Redvers Briggs
1934 - 2022
Peter Janssen (1906 - 1979)
Peter Janssen
1906 - 1979
Otakar Kubín (1883 - 1969)
Otakar Kubín
1883 - 1969
Wang Yi (1991)
Wang Yi
1991
Inna Solomonovna Olevskaya (1940 - 2021)
Inna Solomonovna Olevskaya
1940 - 2021
Martin Kippenberger (1953 - 1997)
Martin Kippenberger
1953 - 1997
Garry Winogrand (1928 - 1984)
Garry Winogrand
1928 - 1984
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gorislavtsev (1939)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Gorislavtsev
1939
Gunther Rothe (1947)
Gunther Rothe
1947
Peter Schmersal (1952)
Peter Schmersal
1952
Max Schenk (1897 - 1972)
Max Schenk
1897 - 1972
Alan Belcher (1957)
Alan Belcher
1957
Jan Kollwitz (1960)
Jan Kollwitz
1960