''The Beloved Rogue'', 1927 - art by Dolly Rudeman
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''The Beloved Rogue'', 1927 - art by Dolly Rudeman
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage Dutch movie poster of ''The Beloved Rogue'', a silent film released in 1927 and directed by Alan Crosland. It is a historical drama film starring John Barrymore in the lead role. The movie is set in 15th-century France and is loosely based on the life of the famous French poet and rogue François Villon.
John Barrymore plays the role of François Villon, a charming and witty poet who lives a carefree and unconventional life in the streets of Paris. He is known for his sharp tongue and fearless attitude, which often gets him into trouble with the authorities and the nobility.
The story follows Villon's adventures and misadventures as he becomes entangled in the political turmoil of the time. France is in a state of unrest, with the Duke of Burgundy, played by Conrad Veidt, and King Louis XI, played by Lawson Butt, vying for power. Villon finds himself caught in the middle of this power struggle and is forced to choose sides.
Throughout the film, Villon's wit and charm win him the favor of both the common people and the nobility, making him a beloved figure among the masses. However, his roguish behavior and disregard for authority also lead to dangerous situations and conflicts.
"The Beloved Rogue" is known for its swashbuckling action sequences and John Barrymore's charismatic performance as the titular character. The film captures the essence of medieval France with its elaborate sets and costumes, creating a visually stunning portrayal of the era.
Overall, "The Beloved Rogue" is a classic silent film that combines elements of historical drama, romance, and adventure. It remains a notable work from the silent film era and showcases John Barrymore's talent as a leading actor of his time.
About the artist:
Dolly Rudeman (1902-1980) was a Dutch graphic designer and the only woman in the Netherlands to design film posters in the 1920s. She produced posters for many famous directors and film stars, including Sergei Eisenstein, Charlie Chaplin, and Greta Garbo.
Rudeman is the queen of movie poster design of the 1920s, the only woman in a male-dominated world. The Dutch artist offered the public infinite shades of femininity through the faces and glances of great actresses. In her artworks, there is no longer merely the sensual beauty highlighted by her other illustrious colleagues, but also the strength, the icy and melancholic gaze, the rebellious and determined attitude of the women of her era.
Her style is bold, austere, almost futuristic. She uses geometric shapes and a black and decisive stroke. The color palette is limited to red backgrounds, white, with female faces in the foreground. Looking at her movie posters, it seems to be in front of the Art Deco work of the painter Tamara de Lempicka, for the same clear use of lines and bright colors. In the art of Dolly Rudeman, there is the reflection of all the modernity of the 20s, the unconventionality of female emancipation at the dawn of time.
Rudeman was born in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) to Dutch parents. Her father died before she was born. Her mother took the family back to the Netherlands when Rudeman was a teenager.
Rudeman studied art at the Hague Drawing Institute after her move to the Netherlands. Then, starting in the 1920s, she worked for the Netherlands Cinema Trust. Her poster for Charlie Chaplin's film, The Circus, became the first to win the Dutch government's official seal of approval. By 1932, she had designed more than 150 posters and 70 programs.
Rudeman learned to work quickly on her poster art, typically producing two or three posters per week. Unfortunately, she seldom had time to see the films she illustrated since her posters needed to be displayed before the movie appeared in theaters. However, she was able to create artwork using a selection of photos of the stars and a script of the scene to be illustrated.
In the early 1930s, she produced special assignments and exhibited as a solo artist and in group shows. She expanded her career in design but, concerned about her financial security as an artist, began designing film posters.
Rudeman's work impacted the national press. She became known for her bold, futuristic style, both austere and dynamic. Her employers and the public alike appreciated her work, considering it in tune with the modernity of the 1920s. Her work was recognized for having at least three main identifying features: good taste, a feel for color, and originality.
Unfortunately, work became scarce during the Second World War. With minimal income, she nonetheless was able to aid Jews hiding during the Nazi occupation. After the war ended in 1945, she returned to designing posters.
In the 1950s, she expanded into other design forms such as postcards, chocolate boxes, and ceramics. However, she never regained her pre-war fame and died in relative obscurity in Amsterdam in 1980. As a result, most of her work is lost, save for tracings of some 120 posters dating from 1926 to 1935.
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