''Gone With the Wind'', 1939 - art by Armando Seguso #1
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''Gone With the Wind'', 1939 - art by Armando Seguso #1
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster reprint of ''Gone With the Wind'',a 1939 American epic historical romance film directed by Victor Fleming and based on Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel of the same name. The film is one of the most iconic and beloved classics in the history of cinema.
The plot of "Gone with the Wind" is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. It follows the life and struggles of Scarlett O'Hara, portrayed by Vivien Leigh, a strong-willed and headstrong Southern belle. The film explores Scarlett's love affairs with two very different men, Ashley Wilkes, played by Leslie Howard, and Rhett Butler, portrayed by Clark Gable.
The film also delves into the impact of the Civil War on the South, including the destruction of plantations, the changing social order, and the challenges faced by the characters as they adapt to a post-war world. Scarlett's determination to survive and succeed in the face of adversity is a central theme of the story.
"Gone with the Wind" is celebrated for its lavish production values, including its epic scope, elaborate costumes, and grand sets. The film's use of Technicolor was groundbreaking at the time and contributed to its visual splendor.
Vivien Leigh's performance as Scarlett O'Hara earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, and the film itself won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time when adjusted for inflation.
The movie's famous closing line, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," uttered by Rhett Butler, has become one of the most iconic lines in cinema history.
"Gone with the Wind" is celebrated for its historical significance, cultural impact, and its portrayal of the American South during a turbulent period in history. It continues to be regarded as a classic and is cherished for its epic storytelling and unforgettable characters.
About the artist:
Armando Seguso (Benevento, Italy, 1897 – Bronxville, New York, 1984) was an Italian-born American painter, illustrator, and musician.
His family immigrated to the U.S. when he was 4, settling in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He learned to play the violin and began a career as a musician by age 17. When he was 21, he moved to New York to study painting at the National Academy of Design. He paid his tuition by playing violin in a cabaret, vaudeville, and movie pit orchestras.
Seguso later took a position at a commercial art studio. His oil and brushwork technique, as featured on his poster for Buster Keaton's 1928 film Steamboat Bill, Jr., drew the attention of MGM's art director. He then worked primarily for MGM, illustrating with crayon, pastel, and watercolor. Some of his assignments included posters for Gone with the Wind (1939), Mrs. Miniver (1942), Random Harvest (1942), The Human Comedy (1943), Kismet (1944), Mrs. Parkington (1944), and Thirty Seconds over Tokyo (1944). For Paramount, Seguso designed posters for The Cat and the Canary (1939) and For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943).
His brilliant color and broad, vigorous technique also enlivened magazine covers including Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, and Woman's Home Companion.
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May 28th, 2021
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