Le Rouge Baiser Vintage French Cosmetics Poster by artist René Gruau
DESCRIPTION
This iconic Le Rouge Baiser advertising poster by René Gruau is a masterclass in French Art Deco-inspired graphic design. Rouge Baiser is a lipstick brand created in 1927 by the chemist Paul Baudecroux, who helped popularize the use of this makeup product.
Featuring a stylized woman with bold black lines, vivid coral-red lips, and an oversized hat partially concealing her face, the composition captures the sophistication and glamour of vintage Paris fashion culture.
The striking simplicity of the artwork — with its clean negative space, delicate typography, and refined palette — gives this piece a timeless modern quality that still feels remarkably contemporary today. The phrase “sans hésiter” (“without hesitation”) adds playful confidence to the advertisement, perfectly matching the chic beauty aesthetic of early 20th-century French cosmetics branding.
This print works beautifully in fashion-forward interiors, dressing rooms, beauty salons, boutiques, and minimalist modern spaces seeking an elegant vintage accent.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- Title: Le Rouge Baiser
- Artist René Gruau
- Origin: France
- Style: French Art Deco / Minimalist Fashion Advertising
- Subject: Cosmetics & lipstick advertisement
- Features: Stylized feminine portrait, bold graphic line art, Parisian elegance
- Color Palette: Black, ivory, coral red, soft peach
Perfect For
- Fashion-inspired interiors
- Beauty salons & makeup studios
- Parisian chic decor
- Minimalist wall art collections
- Bedroom & dressing room decor
- French vintage poster collectors
- Modern feminine interiors
PRINT QUALITY
Our museum-quality reproduction is printed on thick matte paper (200 gsm / 80 lb) to enhance depth, texture, and color richness.
Each print is carefully color-corrected to stay faithful to the original vintage artwork.
AVAILABLE SIZES
Multiple sizes available to perfectly fit your space.
Need a custom size? Contact us anytime.
FRAMING
We offer a framing service so your poster arrives ready to hang in a solid pine wood frame — elegant, timeless, and made to beautifully showcase vintage artwork.
Each frame includes a hanging kit for easy wall mounting, while shatterproof plexiglass keeps your poster protected, lightweight, and safe.
Available in 4 frame styles: Natural Wood, Dark Wood, White, and Black.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
- Ships within 3–7 days
- Secure packaging to ensure safe delivery
- Express shipping available on request
- Free shipping on orders over $69 (code: MYGIFT)
RETURNS
Not satisfied? Contact us within 7 days — we’ll make it right with a replacement or refund.
