''Romance on the High Seas'', 1948, movie poster painting by Boris Grinsson
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''Romance on the High Seas'', 1948, movie poster painting by Boris Grinsson
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Romance on the High Seas'', a delightful musical romantic comedy released in 1948, featuring the effervescent Doris Day and the charming Jack Carson. Directed by Michael Curtiz, this film marked Doris Day's big-screen debut and quickly established her as a rising star in Hollywood.
Set against the glamorous backdrop of luxury ocean liners and exotic destinations, the film follows the escapades of Georgia Garrett, played by Day, a young woman who finds herself embroiled in a case of mistaken identity. Fearing that her husband is being unfaithful, Georgia's employer hires her to take his place on a cruise, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
Day shines as the vivacious Georgia, showcasing her irresistible charm and vocal prowess in a series of memorable musical numbers. From the toe-tapping energy of "It's Magic" to the sultry allure of "Put 'em in a Box, Tie 'em with a Ribbon," Day's performances add a touch of magic to the film, capturing the hearts of audiences with her infectious joie de vivre.
Jack Carson delivers a standout performance as Peter Virgil, a suave and debonair songwriter who becomes smitten with Georgia during the voyage. Their budding romance unfolds amidst the backdrop of sparkling seas and starlit nights, culminating in a swoon-worthy finale that is sure to leave audiences cheering for love to triumph.
What sets "Romance on the High Seas" apart is its winning combination of romance, comedy, and musical extravagance. Director Michael Curtiz infuses the film with his trademark flair, bringing to life a world of glamour and romance that captivates from start to finish.
With its infectious energy, toe-tapping tunes, and sparkling performances, "Romance on the High Seas" remains a beloved classic of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Doris Day's star-making turn and the film's irresistible charm continue to enchant audiences, making it a timeless favorite for generations to come.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Boris Grinsson (1907, Pskov, Russia, - 1999, Paris) was a designer of Russian origin who lived and worked in France. For about 30 years of his career, from the 1940s to the 1970s, he painted more than 2000 posters for the French cinema circuit, becoming extremely popular among film directors.
After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Estonia, where the family moved to escape the Russian Revolution, the artist reached Berlin and enrolled in Decorative Arts. Grinsson immediately started working in cinema at the UFA studios in Balberg and soon began designing posters for the Paramount and MGM. He worked among the many directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Luis Buñuel, Billy Wilder, Alain Resnais, and Luchino Visconti.
His designs were also particularly controversial. In 1932 he drew a polemic caricature of Adolf Hitler. As a result, he was forced to move to Paris to escape the Nazi regime. Nevertheless, he continued to create the French versions of many famous movie posters in France.
Grinsson’s painting style for posters is characterized by his peculiar treatment of colors. If compared with the style of Italian designers, for example, his portraits appear somewhat schematic. Rather than using strong contrasts between light and shadow, Grinsson
modulated his figures with bold flat planes of colors and cool and defined outlines.
His posters often look like works of modern art rather than traditional sketches. Even the color palette is somewhat restricted, preferring different shades of yellows, greens, blues. However, the chromatic and formal restriction of Grinsson’s style is not to be seen as a limitation but as a legacy of the lithography technique that dominated German design until the early 1960s. A historical and peculiar element that distinguishes its very different and endless production.
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October 25th, 2022
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