''Sabrina'', 1954 - art by MCP
by Movie World Posters
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''Sabrina'', 1954 - art by MCP
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster reprint of ''Sabrina'',a 1954 romantic comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and starring William Holden and Audrey Hepburn. The film is known for its charming and sophisticated portrayal of a love triangle set against the backdrop of high society.
The story revolves around Sabrina Fairchild, played by Audrey Hepburn, a young woman who lives on the estate of the wealthy Larrabee family in Long Island. Sabrina is the daughter of the Larrabee family's chauffeur and has secretly harbored a crush on David Larrabee, portrayed by William Holden, the younger and carefree brother of the family. David, however, is a playboy who doesn't notice Sabrina's feelings.
When Sabrina returns from Paris after a transformational stint at a culinary school, she captivates not only David but also his older, more responsible brother Linus, played by Humphrey Bogart. Linus is tasked with preventing David from marrying Sabrina, as such a union could jeopardize a lucrative business deal. However, as Linus spends time with Sabrina, he begins to fall in love with her himself, leading to a complex romantic dilemma.
"Sabrina" is a delightful exploration of class, love, and transformation. Audrey Hepburn's portrayal of Sabrina is both elegant and endearing, and her transformation from an awkward girl to a sophisticated woman is a central theme of the film. William Holden and Humphrey Bogart also deliver strong performances as the contrasting Larrabee brothers.
The film is characterized by its wit, humor, and the sharp writing typical of Billy Wilder's films. It combines elements of comedy, romance, and drama, making it a well-rounded and engaging cinematic experience.
"Sabrina" received critical acclaim upon its release and was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Audrey Hepburn. It has since become a classic in the romantic comedy genre and is celebrated for its timeless appeal, charming performances, and the enduring chemistry between its lead actors.
The film was later adapted into a successful Broadway musical and has left a lasting legacy in popular culture. "Sabrina" remains a beloved classic that continues to enchant audiences with its romantic and humorous portrayal of love in the world of the wealthy elite.
About the artist:
MCP is the imprimatur of the graphic design and fine art company from Barcelona, Spain. It was established in the 1930s by Spanish artists Ramon Marti, Josep Clave, and Hernan Pico. It specialized in designing Spanish posters for American and European films until closing in the late 1970s.
The trio of artists and graphic designers MCP has strongly influenced the style of movie posters and the tradition of film imagery in Spain, making their style unmistakable. Despite the natural differences in their workmanship, the MCP fine art company maintains a certain uniformity of intentionality and graphics in the panorama.
The artworks are all characterized by a great compositional clearness: uniform colors, thick and marked lines, and realistic brushstrokes. The space is filled with harmony, ensuring the balance between solids and voids. MCP's posters are, moreover, underlined by a palette of recurrent colors: light blues, greens, yellows, and pastel shades, making them sophisticated and appealing objects.
The three artists came from humble upbringings. Pico, for example, had to support his family from a very young age and later worked as an apprentice wall painter. Having a knack for painting, at age 14, he enrolled at the Escola de Belles Arts in Barcelona. While there, Pico became friends with Clave and Marti, later forming MCP together, an acronym of their surnames. He continued his studies at Barcelona's prestigious Cercle Artistic de Sant Lluc.
Pico taught art between 1970 and 1975 as a professor at the Escola Massana Municipal Center of Art and Design in Barcelona. His paintings are displayed in museums and private collections throughout Spain, Mexico, most other countries in Europe, and the United States.
MCP achieved its highest output of posters between 1945 and 1965, at one time employing Macario Gómez Quibus (nickname "Mac"). Mac later became a renowned independent poster artist.
Some of the well-known films they designed posters for were "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950), "The Bad and the Beautiful" (1953), "The Big Heat" (1953), and "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961).
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April 24th, 2021
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