The Eagle, 1925 - art by Paolo Tarquini Mixed Media by Movie World Posters

''The Eagle'', 1925 - art by Paolo Tarquini

by Movie World Posters

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Title

''The Eagle'', 1925 - art by Paolo Tarquini

Artist

Movie World Posters

Medium

Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster

Description

A vintage movie poster of ''The Eagle'', a silent film released in 1925, directed by Clarence Brown and produced by MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer). This swashbuckling adventure film is notable for being one of the early successes of the legendary actor Rudolph Valentino.

The film is set in 18th-century Russia and tells the story of Vladimir Dubrovsky, a dashing and charismatic young nobleman. When his father is betrayed and killed by a corrupt and oppressive aristocrat named Kyrilla Troekouroff, Vladimir seeks revenge. He adopts the alter ego of "The Black Eagle" and becomes a masked outlaw, robbing the rich to help the poor and seeking to expose Troekouroff's treachery.

Complicating matters, Vladimir falls in love with Mascha, Troekouroff's beautiful daughter, creating a romantic subplot that adds depth to the film's storyline. As the Black Eagle, Vladimir engages in daring duels, horseback chases, and various acts of heroism.

Rudolph Valentino, known for his suave and romantic leading roles, brings his trademark charm and charisma to the character of Vladimir. The film was well-received by both audiences and critics at the time and further solidified Valentino's status as a Hollywood heartthrob.

"The Eagle" is considered one of the classic films of the silent era, known for its action sequences, romantic elements, and Valentino's performance. While silent films have largely been replaced by talkies (films with synchronized sound) since the late 1920s, "The Eagle" remains a noteworthy piece of cinematic history, showcasing the talents of one of Hollywood's early icons.

About the artist:

Paolo Tarquini (1918 - 2011) was born in Rome on April 17th, 1918, to father Sabatino, an Italian sculpturist.

Tarquini was strongly influenced by his father's classic and figurative sculptures as a child. At age fifteen, this early introduction to the art world led him to enroll in the Decorative Arts School of Via San Giacomo.

But after the Second World War began, he enlisted and was sent to France, then Albania. In October 1940, he was stationed in Greece during the Italian invasion. Following this, he became a war correspondent and illustrator for various newspapers in Italy. He was taken prisoner by the Germans but later released after they recognized his talent as an illustrator. After the war, he returned home to face its devastating wake.

Tarquini was eventually offered his first job as an artist for film distributors, designing posters and playbills. The Tarzan films starring American actors Johnny Weismuller and Buster Crabbe were among his earlier commissions. He continued working on the film series until 1964.

In 1965, he became the assistant set designer for Il tormento e l'estasi, working under director Carol Reed.

Once he stopped creating movie posters, he moved on to oil paintings later in his career, which he sold in his brother's art gallery in Rome.

To see some of his other posters, enter his last name in the search.