Matted Mid-Century Hat Fashion Print for Christian Dior by Gruau

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This is a fabulous mid-century vintage fashion print that appeared in a French haute couture magazine from 1949. It features … more This is a fabulous mid-century vintage fashion print that appeared in a French haute couture magazine from 1949. It features a hat designed by iconic Christian Dior and the illustration was drawn by the leading fashion illustrator René Gruau. The creative friendship between Christian Dior and René Gruau was a collaboration that continued for many years, even after Dior’s death in 1957. Dior’s iconic groundbreaking fashion was paired with Gruau’s breathtaking use of bold color and strong graphic lines. This image maximizes the glamor, styling and elegance of the hat design with daring sensuality and graphic imagery in the drawing. Excellent condition. 8 ½ x 11 in size. The print comes custom matted in a cream tone 16 x 20 inch mat that is ready for a standard size frame. Please allow time for custom matting. less