The Cigarette (La Cigarette) - Lady Smoking - Vintage French Advertising Poster by René Gruau - Fine Art Matte Paper Print (Unframed) 20x26in

Enjoy a taste of Aloha with these beautiful Fine Art Prints by Pacifica Island Art - printed in Maui, Hawaii. This print will look wonderful framed in the home, office or restaurant and is perfect for the Vintage Art Collector. - ABOUT THE ARTIST - René Gruau - René Gruau (1909-2004) was born Renato Zavagli in Rimini Italy on February 4, 1909, son of an Italian count, and a French mother. He used his mothers maiden name as his 'nom de plume' (artist's name). He was one of the most important graphic designers during the second part of the 20th Century. Designing posters for the Lido and Moulin Rouge in Paris and for large advertisers like Air France, Cinzano, and Vichy mineral water. He also created designs for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, Le Figaro Madame and other journals of the time. In 1947, Christian Dior invited Gruau to work for Dior, an association that continued until the end of his life. In the World of graphic art, Gruau is one of the most collectible artists of the last 50 years.