''Petulia'', 1968 - art by Jean Mascii
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''Petulia'', 1968 - art by Jean Mascii
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage French movie poster of ''Petulia'', a 1968 American drama film directed by Richard Lester and based on a screenplay by Lawrence B. Marcus. The film stars George C. Scott as Archie Bollen, Julie Christie as Petulia Danner, and Richard Chamberlain as David Danner. It also features Arthur Hill, Shirley Knight, and Pippa Scott in supporting roles.
The story of "Petulia" is set in San Francisco during the turbulent 1960s. It revolves around the complex and emotionally charged relationship between the titular character, Petulia Danner, and Archie Bollen, a newly divorced and emotionally troubled physician. Petulia is a free-spirited, enigmatic woman who becomes involved with Archie, leading to a series of events that reveal their personal struggles and the challenges they face in their lives.
The film explores themes of love, identity, and social upheaval against the backdrop of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. It captures the spirit of the era with its use of innovative filmmaking techniques, including rapid editing and fragmented storytelling. The film also incorporates elements of satire and dark humor to comment on the changing social norms and values of the time.
"Petulia" received critical acclaim upon its release for its unconventional narrative style, strong performances, and its portrayal of the societal changes taking place during the 1960s. Julie Christie's performance as Petulia was particularly praised, earning her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
Overall, "Petulia" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged film that provides a snapshot of a tumultuous period in American history, exploring the personal and social transformations of its characters in the context of the 1960s counterculture. It remains a notable film of its time and is remembered for its unique storytelling and the performances of its cast.
About the poster artist:
Jean Mascii was a French painter, poster artist, and illustrator. He was born on July 5, 1926, in Mirandola, Italy, and died in Paris on November 16, 2003. His poster design career spanned over three decades into the 1980s, during which he created over 1,500 posters.
The son of Italian immigrants, Mascii scored his first design job in 1943 when he was 17, making panels for cinema facades at Déco Star. After designing his first poster in 1947, he worked at Pathé Cinéma before setting up his own art studio in 1955. He then designed posters primarily for Warner Bros.
His primary medium was gouache, which lent itself well to reproduction by lithography. On his creative process, he said, "I was given a synopsis or photo sets, and I would get to it." Starting in the 1960s, however, posters were printed with offset. He then began using a technique of accentuating the facial realism of his models against an enriched background. He was one of the first poster artists to depict the hero's face standing out against a series of background sketches, mirroring the twists and turns of the film’s plot.
Once the newer designs of photomontage and computer graphics took hold after the 1980s, Mascii stopped painting poster art. From 1990 on, he primarily designed book covers and devoted himself to painting. He was one of the last portraitists to use the classical style of original paintings.
He also created over 250 book covers, in addition to designing nearly 1,500 cinema posters along with visuals for advertising and press.
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February 6th, 2022
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