''A Woman of the World'', 1925, movie poster base art by Eric Rohman
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''A Woman of the World'', 1925, movie poster base art by Eric Rohman
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base artwork for the vintage movie poster ''A Woman of the World'', a silent romantic drama film released in 1925, directed by Malcolm St. Clair and starring the acclaimed Polish actress Pola Negri in the lead role. The film is notable for its exploration of themes related to gender, society, and personal freedom, as well as for Negri's captivating performance.
In "A Woman of the World," Pola Negri portrays the character of Countess Elnora Natatorini, a European aristocrat who rebels against the constraints of her privileged upbringing and seeks to live life on her own terms. The title "A Woman of the World" suggests a character who is sophisticated, independent, and worldly-wise, navigating the complexities of society with confidence and grace.
The plot of the film follows Countess Elnora as she travels to America and becomes embroiled in a series of romantic entanglements and social intrigues. Along the way, she encounters various characters who challenge her preconceived notions about love, morality, and personal fulfillment.
Pola Negri delivers a compelling performance as Countess Elnora, infusing the character with a blend of strength, vulnerability, and resilience. Negri's commanding presence and expressive acting style make her portrayal of the Countess both captivating and memorable, earning her praise from audiences and critics alike.
"A Woman of the World" is also notable for its exploration of gender roles and societal expectations, particularly in relation to women's autonomy and agency. The film challenges traditional notions of femininity and explores the consequences of defying social norms in pursuit of personal happiness.
While "A Woman of the World" may not be as well-known as some of Pola Negri's other films, it remains a significant work in her filmography, showcasing her versatility as an actress and her ability to portray complex and multifaceted characters. The film's themes of love, identity, and self-discovery resonate with audiences, making it a timeless classic of silent cinema.
Base art is the poster art after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Eric Wilhelm Rohman (May 18, 1891, Nyköping, Sweden— Jan. 6, 1949, Stockholm) was a Swedish illustrator and advertising artist.
The crisp and essential style of Rohman is striking in his movie posters. His traits are well outlined and sharp and give life to the characters; he uses few colors and is never too loud, he has a great originality in managing the composition and the construction of space.
The Swedish artist creates movie posters that are caricatured and powerful in the representation, with high graphic settings. He depicts essential backgrounds of cities, apartment interiors, airplanes, bars, or simple backgrounds with geometric patterns. Rohman's posters attract the audience's attention creating curious scenes, geometric and coherent in the narrative but never static. That never gets boring.
He was raised in Helsingborg, where he discovered a passion for drawing and acting after his undergraduate education. To satisfy his newfound craving, he spent years studying under Swedish painter and illustrator Carl Wilhelmson at the Gothenburg Academy of the Arts. He took side work creating advertising illustrations for newspapers to pay his tuition. He also designed and drew several book covers and books.
Rohman had a brother who managed a large chain of theaters, which needed a constant supply of original art for film posters. Rohman then began working for his brother, which launched his career as a poster designer. In 1921 he was the only person in Sweden who worked full-time creating poster illustrations.
However, to fulfill the theater's demand, he had to work quickly. As a result, he designed four or five posters every week. But he was nonetheless generally still able to bring out the essential details of the film and its actors to express the essence of a film's theme.
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October 15th, 2022
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