''Gone to Earth'', 1950 - art by Rene Peron
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''Gone to Earth'', 1950 - art by Rene Peron
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage French movie poster of ''Gone to Earth'', a 1950 British-American film directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, starring Jennifer Jones in the lead role. The movie is based on the 1917 novel "Gone to Earth" by Mary Webb and is known for its lush cinematography and romantic drama.
The film is set in the picturesque Shropshire countryside in England and tells the story of Hazel Woodus, played by Jennifer Jones. Hazel is a beautiful and free-spirited young woman who lives a simple life in harmony with nature. She has a deep affinity for the natural world and is particularly attached to her pet fox. Hazel's beauty and sensuality attract the attention of the local men, including the local squire, Jack Reddin, played by David Farrar, and the young and handsome minister, Edward Marston, played by Cyril Cusack.
As the story unfolds, Hazel finds herself torn between the desires of the two men who pursue her. Jack Reddin represents a more passionate and sensual love, while Edward Marston embodies a more wholesome and spiritual connection. Hazel's inner conflict and the societal pressures she faces form the central emotional conflict of the film.
"Gone to Earth" is known for its stunning cinematography that captures the beauty of the English countryside and the wild landscapes where Hazel's story unfolds. The film's themes of nature, desire, and the clash between the earthly and spiritual worlds are woven throughout the narrative. Jennifer Jones delivers a compelling performance as Hazel, portraying her character's inner turmoil and sensuality.
While "Gone to Earth" did not achieve widespread commercial success upon its initial release, it has since gained a cult following and is appreciated for its artistic merits and exploration of complex themes. The film is notable for its depiction of a strong and independent female protagonist and its examination of the tensions between earthly desires and spiritual aspirations.
About the poster artist:
René Péron (March 11, 1904, Paris – April 29, 1972, Le Landin, France) was a prolific poster designer and book illustrator from the late 1920s through the 1950s.
Péron designed more than 2,000 cinema posters between 1930 and 1960, including for major films such as "La Belle Marinière" (1932), "King Kong" (1933), "L'Eternel Retour" (1943), "Jour de fête" (1947), "French Cancan" (1954), "And God Created Woman" (1956) and "Spartacus" (1960).
He created posters that hardly go unnoticed, both in color palette and composition. Incredibly balanced scenes amaze these works of art for their bright colors, sharp contrasts, and bold titles. Peron's color selection explores the nuances of red, orange, pink, often creating differences between complementary colors. For example, blue stands out next to orange, yellow lights up, enhancing the overall picture.
Even the style of the titles is made to attract attention: he works on typefaces, often dynamic, other times geometric, or powerfully contoured. Peron's posters are a mixture of realistic faces, more abstract elements, and flashy texts. A superb balance of reality and poetry.
In the 1950s, he also designed numerous novel covers (especially for crime novels) and illustrations for club editions. After 1960, he devoted himself to illustrating children's books.
Search "Peron" to see more of his art.
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February 3rd, 2022
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