René Gruau Bonjour Chérie Limited Edition Lithograph, 74/300 Printed by Mourlot, Paris

René Gruau

Bonjour Chérie

Limited Edition Lithograph, 74/300

Printed by Mourlot, Paris

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An elegant and rare original lithograph by René Gruau, titled Bonjour Chérie, exemplifying the artist’s unmistakable visual language—sensual, minimalist, and supremely Parisian. This striking composition captures an intimate moment through Gruau’s iconic use of dramatic black fields, elongated forms, and a vivid accent of red, a signature element that made his work synonymous with haute couture and postwar glamour.

Executed on handmade paper and bearing the Mourlot printer’s blind stamp, this work is from the limited edition of 300 impressions, this example numbered 74/300. It is signed and numbered in pencil by the artist, attesting to its authenticity and collectible value.

The lithograph is presented in a refined, museum-quality frame that complements the graphic strength of the composition while preserving its condition. The work remains in excellent condition, with strong contrasts, crisp registration, and beautifully preserved paper.

Dimensions (including frame):

Height: 94 cm (37.0 in)
Width: 81 cm (31.9 in)
Depth: 2 cm (0.8 in)

About the Artist

René Gruau (1909–2004) was one of the most influential fashion illustrators of the 20th century. Best known for his long-standing collaboration with Christian Dior, Gruau defined the visual identity of haute couture in the 1940s–1960s. His work appeared regularly in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and L’Officiel, and his posters for fashion houses, cabarets, and luxury brands remain enduring icons of graphic design.

Gruau’s art is celebrated for its economy of line, dramatic negative space, and emotional immediacy—qualities that place him at the intersection of fine art, fashion, and modernist illustration.

About the Printer

Mourlot Studios (Atelier Mourlot), Paris, is one of the most prestigious lithographic printers of the 20th century. Founded in 1852, the atelier collaborated with masters such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miró, and Marc Chagall. The Mourlot blind stamp on this work confirms its origin from this historic workshop and underscores the exceptional technical quality of the print.

This rare, signed Gruau lithograph is a superb acquisition for collectors of fashion illustration, French modernism, or 20th-century graphic art—and a striking statement piece for both classic and contemporary interiors.

The Lithograph will be shipped insured in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US, Euro 425, is crate included.

Wear consistent with age and use.

Colors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. 

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