''Le Carrosse Dor'', 1952 - art by Clement Hurel
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''Le Carrosse Dor'', 1952 - art by Clement Hurel
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage French movie poster of ''Le Carrosse Dor'', (translated as "The Golden Coach" in English) is a 1952 French-Italian film directed by Jean Renoir. The film is known for its colorful and lavish production, as well as its exploration of the intersection between art and life. It is a mixture of drama and comedy with elements of romance and musical sequences.
The story is set in 18th-century Peru, where a troupe of traveling actors led by an actress named Camilla (played by Anna Magnani) arrives in a small town. Camilla becomes the object of desire for three very different men: a viceroy, a bullfighter, and a local indigenous chief. Each man tries to win her affection and attention, leading to various comedic and dramatic situations.
The movie is not just a straightforward romantic comedy but also delves into the idea of art as a transformative and transcendent force. The golden coach itself is a symbol of the world of theater and performance, representing the power of art to captivate and enchant both the characters in the film and the audience watching it.
Renoir uses "Le Carrosse d'Or" to explore the themes of passion, desire, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. The film is visually stunning, with vibrant costumes and elaborate sets that capture the opulence of the period.
"Le Carrosse d'Or" is considered a classic in French cinema, and Jean Renoir's direction is praised for its artistic and intellectual depth. The film's blend of comedy, romance, and social commentary makes it an engaging and thought-provoking work of cinema from the early 1950s.
About the artist:
Clement Hurel was born in Lorraine, France on March 14, 1927, and died February 12, 2008 in Paris. He was one of France's most important poster artists during the second half of the twentieth century, producing over 1,500 posters.
Starting early in his career, he worked regularly with film companies such as Gaumont, RKO, Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie and Hammer Film Productions. In Paris, he was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres for contributing to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.
Hurel’s poster style is amazingly recognizable. Heavily influenced by his career in the advertising industry, Hurel creates posters with few but very striking characters in the foreground. In addition, he often plays with the playful sensuality of female figures typically inspired by the 1950s pin-up genre.
The style is never realistic but rather caricatured, lighthearted, and humorous. From the point of view of colors, Hurel plays a lot on light tones, often juxtaposing black and white with cleverly colored elements. His figures even seem to be sketched as if they were pencil drawings or watercolors. Light and impalpable.
Search for "Hurel" to see more of his art.
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January 28th, 2022
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