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René GruauOriginal Bal du Moulin Rouge "Festival" French cabaret poster, linen-backed1980s
1980s
$350
£267.06
€303.80
CA$491.51
A$537.90
CHF 284.23
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Original Bal du Moulin Rouge “Festival” Vintage Cabaret Poster. Linen-backed in excellent condition, ready to frame.
Turn your wall into a Paris night. René Gruau’s electric silhouette, ablaze in scarlet, onyx, and ivory, captures the whiplash drama of the cancan in a single swoop. This striking “Festival” poster touts the legendary Bal du Moulin Rouge—“Les 40 Doriss Girls,” “les dauphins dans l’aquarium géant,” and “le plus célèbre French Cancan du monde.” It’s pure spectacle, distilled into one glamorous, high-kick moment.
• Iconic design: Gruau’s bold linework, sweeping plume, and sizzling red script scream Parisian chic.
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• Statement colors: Graphic black, bright lipstick red, and crisp white pop on any wall.
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• Instant display: Professionally linen-backed—flat, stable, and ready to frame.
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• Conversation magnet: A genuine slice of cabaret history that pairs perfectly with home bars, dining rooms, studios, and theaters.
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• Francophiles, fashion and design lovers, vintage poster collectors, and anyone who wants their space to feel like the best night out in Paris.
All vintage posters receive a Certificate of Authenticity. Secure, insured shipping: Expertly packed; ships tracked and insured.
- Creator:René Gruau (1909 - 2004, French)
- Creation Year:1980s
- Dimensions:Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)
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- Condition:Archival linen-backed and ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity at no additional charge. Note: Google indicated that the poster was from the early 1960 s but other information places the years in the 1980s.
- Gallery Location:Spokane, WA
- Reference Number:Seller: 11025 Festival Gruau1stDibs: LU1404216841892
René Gruau
René Gruau, an Italian-born artist who made his name in Paris and New York as an illustrator for fashion houses, women's magazines, nightclubs and ballet companies. René Gruau astounds us simply by the immensity of his work, his modernity, his simplicity and his utter elegance. He is a virtuoso performer of the greatest names in fashion, the most prestigious brands, the most colourful shows. but the artist has the elegance to stay behind his works. His talent and his highly personal style shine through... In the 1990's there were exhibitions of his work in Germany, Japan, Monaco and France. The largest retrospective was organized by the Advertising Museum in Paris in 1999. It was called, simply, ''Passionately Gruau.''
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