Somerset House announces René Gruau exhibition
Somerset House announces René Gruau exhibition
Author : Jonathan Charles
Date : Thursday, 19 August 2010
An exhibition of the works of the renowned illustrator René Gruau (1909-2004) - Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty - will take place at Somerset House, on The Strand, London between 10 November 2010 and 9 January 2011.
René Gruau created some of the most iconic fashion and beauty images of the 20th century and the event will showcase many of his groundbreaking artworks including original illustrations for Christian Dior Parfums, vintage perfume bottles, sketches and magazines, as well as a selection of Dior Haute Couture dresses.
René Gruau’s bold lines and fluid style were perfectly in tune with the spirit of Dior, capturing the energy, elegance and audacity of the brand. His illustrations also tell of a special understanding Gruau had of Christian Dior himself, born of a close friendship between the two men. Gruau influenced the graphic style of a whole generation of fashion illustrators and the exhibition will also feature specially commissioned pieces from six UK based illustrators, whose works will draw inspiration from the rich collaboration between Gruau and the House of Dior.
Curated by Christian Dior Parfums the exhibition has been created to support Somerset House’s continuous commitment to showcasing the world’s most celebrated creative talents across fashion, art and design.
Caption: The exhibition will display many examples of René Gruau’s work
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