René Gruau (1909 – 2004)
Relax… Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Reunis (1961)
Original vintage poster
97 x 62 cm
Gruau’s design advertises Chargeurs cruise ships, on which one might relax as elegantly and effortlessly as the stylish passenger portrayed by the artist.
René Gruau was a fashion illustrator who became one of the best known and favorite artists of the haute couture world during the 1940s and 50s. His first position as artistic director for advertising was for Christian Dior’s New Look campaign in 1947.
Condition: very good; backed to linen.
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