''The Portrait of Jennie'', 1948 - art by Rene Peron
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''The Portrait of Jennie'', 1948 - art by Rene Peron
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Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage French movie poster of ''The Portrait of Jennie'', a 1948 romantic fantasy film directed by William Dieterle and starring Jennifer Jones and Joseph Cotten. The movie is based on the novella of the same name by Robert Nathan.
The story revolves around an aspiring young artist named Eben Adams, portrayed by Joseph Cotten, who is struggling to find success in New York City during the 1930s. Eben's career takes an unexpected turn when he meets a mysterious and ethereal young woman named Jennie Appleton, played by Jennifer Jones, in Central Park. Jennie appears to be far ahead of her time, wearing old-fashioned clothing and speaking in a manner that suggests she's from another era.
As Eben and Jennie become friends, it becomes increasingly apparent that there is something extraordinary about her. Jennie seems to age at an accelerated rate, and Eben soon discovers that she has a supernatural connection to a portrait of her that he painted. This portrait seems to age as Jennie does, which raises questions about the nature of time, love, and destiny.
"The Portrait of Jennie" is a beautifully shot and emotionally charged film that combines elements of romance, fantasy, and drama. It explores themes of love transcending time and the idea that some connections are destined to exist across different eras. Jennifer Jones delivers a memorable performance as Jennie, and Joseph Cotten's portrayal of Eben adds depth to the story.
The film is known for its atmospheric and dreamlike visuals, which contribute to its otherworldly and mystical atmosphere. The use of Technicolor and special effects of the time help create a unique and enchanting cinematic experience.
"The Portrait of Jennie" is often regarded as a classic in the romantic fantasy genre and has left a lasting impression on audiences with its poignant storytelling and timeless themes. It is a film that explores the power of love and the mysterious forces that can bring people together across time and space.
About the poster artist:
René Péron (March 11, 1904, Paris – April 29, 1972, Le Landin, France) was a prolific poster designer and book illustrator from the late 1920s through the 1950s.
Péron designed more than 2,000 cinema posters between 1930 and 1960, including for major films such as "La Belle Marinière" (1932), "King Kong" (1933), "L'Eternel Retour" (1943), "Jour de fête" (1947), "French Cancan" (1954), "And God Created Woman" (1956) and "Spartacus" (1960).
He created posters that hardly go unnoticed, both in color palette and composition. Incredibly balanced scenes amaze these works of art for their bright colors, sharp contrasts, and bold titles. Peron's color selection explores the nuances of red, orange, pink, often creating differences between complementary colors. For example, blue stands out next to orange, yellow lights up, enhancing the overall picture.
Even the style of the titles is made to attract attention: he works on typefaces, often dynamic, other times geometric, or powerfully contoured. Peron's posters are a mixture of realistic faces, more abstract elements, and flashy texts. A superb balance of reality and poetry.
In the 1950s, he also designed numerous novel covers (especially for crime novels) and illustrations for club editions. After 1960, he devoted himself to illustrating children's books.
Search "Peron" to see more of his art.
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February 6th, 2022
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