A contemporary Art Deco lithograph on paper titled "La Rose Rouge" by Italian artist Rene Gruau, a famous fashion illustrator in the 1940's and 1950's. Hand signed on the lower right with an annotation 119/300 on the lower left. Published in 1987. A sophisticated and elegant composition. From a private collection. The dimensions are 35" h x 28.5" w x 1.5"d (framed). In very good vintage condition. Rene Gruau (1909-2004) was part of the Modern Fashion movement. Elegance. Refinement. Flair. This is what you will find with the artworks by world famous artist and fashion illustrator, Rene Gruau. In the 1940's and 1950's, he created the visual art interpretation to Christian Dior's "New Look" and brought the art of fashion illustration to new "belle epoque." Using bold, stark lines and vivid colors, Gruau's artworks are classic and timeless, frequently compared to Toulouse-Lautrec. In his lifetime, he was recognized and commended in some of the most prestigious art museums in Europe, including the Louvre. 2200