1945 French Mid-Century Balenciaga Fashion Priint by Gruau

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This is an original 1945 French Mid-Century fashion print for a couture Balenciaga design. It originally appeared in a magazine … Read more This is an original 1945 French Mid-Century fashion print for a couture Balenciaga design. It originally appeared in a magazine of the time. It is NOT a recent reproduction print. It features a black body fitting dress with a cinched waist and body contoured draped folds across the hips. It is shown with charcoal gray elbow length gloves and straw brimmed hat with a floral ornament. The model is leaning on an ornate console with a sculpured figure. In the background are open and folded fans with a bird in flight. The print is ilustrated and signed by Rene Gruau, a leading 20th cenuty fashion illustrator whose work is highly recognizable and colletible. He is known for his strong graphic styling and imagery and his use of of black line drawing detailing. illustrated fashion prints by iconic Mid-Century designers are becoming more difficult to find with the passage of time. This print is perfect for today's vintage fashion collector. The print is in pristine condition. 8.5 x 10.75 inches in size. Comes affixed to black acid free paper, ready for matting/framing. See less