''The Masked Mannequin'', 1927 - art by Josef Fenneker
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''The Masked Mannequin'', 1927 - art by Josef Fenneker
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Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage German movie poster of ''The Masked Mannequin'', 1927. A German silent film, directed by Richard Eichberg, is known for its comedy and dramatic elements.
Plot: "Der Fürst von Pappenheim" (The Prince of Pappenheim) revolves around the story of a young man who impersonates a prince. The film is a comedy that follows the adventures and misadventures of this protagonist as he navigates through high society, getting involved in various comedic situations due to his impersonation. Along the way, he encounters love, rivalry, and a series of humorous misunderstandings.
Cast: The film starred some notable actors of the era, including Curt Bois, who played the lead role. The supporting cast likely included other prominent actors of the German silent film era, contributing to the film's comedic and dramatic elements.
Style and Reception: Being a silent film from the late 1920s, "Der Fürst von Pappenheim" would have featured the typical visual style of the era, with expressive acting and intertitles to convey dialogue and narrative elements. The film's comedic elements would have been highlighted through physical comedy and visual gags, common in silent films of that time.
Significance: "Der Fürst von Pappenheim" represents the rich cultural and cinematic heritage of the Weimar Republic era in Germany, a time known for its prolific and innovative film industry. Films from this period were influential in the development of various genres, including comedy, and often reflected the social and cultural dynamics of the time.
Unfortunately, like many silent films, the complete details and availability of "Der Fürst von Pappenheim" might be limited, as numerous films from this era have been lost or exist only in fragments. However, its contribution to the comedy genre and the silent film era remains noteworthy.
About the artist:
The posters of graphic artist and painter Josef Fenneker impress with their dark, mysterious and fascinating atmospheres. Stylistically, they embody the unusual and elegant forms of Art Nouveau and the intense emotional energy of the Expressionist painting. His characters, often haunting and spectral female figures, stand out against dark black or blue backgrounds. They are characterized by livid and gloomy tones. The restlessness of 1920s Berlin and the Weimer Republic shines through Fenneker's artworks.
The artist masterfully used the technique of color lithography, thus preferring the medium of printmaking. Lithography was a tradition in German culture. It allowed great expressive possibilities, enhancing contrasts and the sharpness of outlines. While the German printers in that period who were able to keep a colored image bright and distinct within a solid dark ink background were considered the world's most skilled.
Josef Fenneker (1895–1956) was born in Bocholt, Germany and went on to become a noted German painter and graphic artist, designing over 300 movie posters. His recognizable style drew mainly on German Expressionism with a flair for aesthetic decadence.
After studying in Münster, Düsseldorf, and Munich, Fenneker moved to Berlin, where he studied graphic arts and book art at the teaching institute of the Kunstgewerbemuseum. He was a master student of Emil Orlik during his studies there.
At the beginning of his career, Fenneker primarily focused on commercial graphics. However, after 1918, he began designing film posters for major Berlin premiere theaters. His unique style quickly earned him notoriety among the industry. Dr. Siegbert Goldschmitt, director of the distinguished Marmorhaus film theater, commissioned Fenneker to design for many of his theater’s exhibited films.
By age 30, Fenneker had already painted and designed over 250 works. Like many other European poster artists, he created original paintings instead of using photographs, stating, "No photo can show the 'excessive drama' of the cinema; only the drawn and painted illustration can do that."
Fenneker's influences included Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism, Art Deco, and Jugendstil (Art Nouveau). His expressionistic style earned him a position as one of the most important representatives of artistic film posters of the 1910s and 1920s.
Search "Fenneker" to see more of his art.m posters for major Berlin premiere theaters. His unique style quickly earned him notoriety among the industry. Dr. Siegbert Goldschmitt, director of the distinguished Marmorhaus film theater, commissioned Fenneker to design for many of his theater’s exhibited films.
By age 30, Fenneker had already painted and designed over 250 works. Like many other European poster artists, he created original paintings instead of using photographs, stating, "No photo can show the 'excessive drama' of the cinema; only the drawn and painted illustration can do that."
Fenneker's influences included Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism, Art Deco, and Jugendstil (Art Nouveau). His expressionistic style earned him a position as one of the most important representatives of artistic film posters of the 1910s and 1920s.
Search "Fenneker" to see more of his art.
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