Jean Harlow - painting by Sergio Gargiulo
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Jean Harlow - painting by Sergio Gargiulo
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base painting for the vintage movie poster of Jean Harlow, (1911–1937) an American actress and Hollywood icon known for her beauty, charisma, and comedic talent. Here's an overview of her life and career:
Early Life and Career Beginnings:
Jean Harlow was born as Harlean Harlow Carpenter on March 3, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in a middle-class family and began pursuing a career in Hollywood in her late teens. She caught the attention of studio executives with her striking looks and was soon signed to a contract with Howard Hughes's production company.
Rise to Stardom:
Harlow's breakout role came in the 1930 film "Hell's Angels," directed by Howard Hughes. Her performance as an alluring seductress garnered widespread attention and established her as a rising star in Hollywood. She quickly became known for her platinum blonde hair, sultry voice, and sassy persona.
Throughout the 1930s, Harlow appeared in a series of successful films, including "Dinner at Eight" (1933), "Red Dust" (1932), and "Bombshell" (1933). She became one of the top box office attractions of the era, known for her comedic timing, glamorous image, and on-screen magnetism.
Personal Life and Tragedy:
Despite her professional success, Harlow's personal life was marked by turmoil and tragedy. She endured several failed marriages and tumultuous relationships, including a highly publicized romance with actor William Powell. Harlow's mother also passed away unexpectedly during this time, further adding to her emotional distress.
Legacy:
Jean Harlow's life and career were tragically cut short when she died of kidney failure on June 7, 1937, at the age of 26. Her untimely death shocked the world and left a void in Hollywood. Despite her short career, Harlow left an indelible mark on the film industry and remains an enduring symbol of 1930s glamour and sophistication.
Harlow's influence can be seen in the many actresses who followed in her footsteps, as well as in popular culture references to her iconic persona. She is remembered as one of Hollywood's original blonde bombshells, whose beauty, talent, and tragic fate continue to captivate audiences around the world.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Sergio Gargiulo was an Italian painter and poster artist. In the 1930s he was commissioned by MGM to do publicity portraits of some of its leading stars.
Gargiulo's art has an extremely personal and recognizable style. The focus of the designer, in fact, falls precisely on faces: there is no setting or scenery; gazes and facial expressions are enough to connote the story. The focus of this artist is on portraits and the plot becomes secondary, preferring a simple and minimal graphic composition.
In this stylistic choice, Gargiulo favors clean, graphic lines and the use of iridescent and bright colors to create luminous effects on the face. The movie stars occupy the space entirely, carving out a space in fanciful spots, clouds, or squares. In some cases, Gargiulo chooses interesting monochrome shades of gray or shades of bronze, giving the characters the noble status of sculpture. Gargiulo's artworks are sculptural portraits.
Search “Gargiulo” to see his other art.
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October 19th, 2022
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