Untitled (Miss Dior swan), undated, 1987, circa 1947
Scope and Contents
Miss Dior swan. Color lithograph; Signed 104/160
Dates
- Creation: 1987
- Creation: circa 1947
Creator
- Gruau, René, 1909-2004 (1909-2004) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli della Caminate, known professionaly as René Gruau, was an Italian fashion illustrator. First published at the age of 14 by fashion journal Lidel, by 18 Gruau had gained international recognition for his exaggerated portrayals of fashion designs through painting. He worked with many major fashion houses and designers including: Pierre Balmain, Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli, Rochas, Lanvin, Elizabeth Arden, and Hubert de Givenchy. His work was published in most fashion publications including: Marie-Claire, Femina, Elle, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Flair, L'Officiel, Madame Figaro, and L'Officiel de la Couture.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Adler, Kermit, 1987
Physical Description
30 x 22 inches. Color lithograph.
General
Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli della Caminate, known professionaly as René Gruau, was an Italian fashion illustrator. First published at the age of 14 by fashion journal Lidel, by 18 Gruau had gained international recognition for his exaggerated portrayals of fashion designs through painting. He worked with many major fashion houses and designers including: Pierre Balmain, Christian Dior, Jacques Fath, Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli, Rochas, Lanvin, Elizabeth Arden, and Hubert de Givenchy. His work was published in most fashion publications including: Marie-Claire, Femina, Elle, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Flair, L'Officiel, Madame Figaro, and L'Officiel de la Couture.
General
Published
Subject
- Adler, Kermit (died 2008) (Acquisition, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository