''The Portrait of Jennie'', 1948, movie poster painting by Rene Peron
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''The Portrait of Jennie'', 1948, movie poster painting by Rene Peron
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
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Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''The Portrait of Jennie'',a 1948 American fantasy romance film directed by William Dieterle. The film stars Jennifer Jones and Joseph Cotten in the lead roles and is known for its unique blend of romance, supernatural elements, and artistic exploration.
The story follows the character of Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten), a struggling and disillusioned artist living in New York City during the Great Depression. Eben's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a mysterious young girl named Jennie Appleton (Jennifer Jones) in Central Park. As he gets to know Jennie, he becomes enchanted by her beauty and ethereal presence. However, Eben soon discovers that Jennie is not like other girls, and her existence is shrouded in mystery.
"The Portrait of Jennie" explores themes of love, destiny, and the transcendence of time and space. The film's narrative unfolds in a nonlinear fashion, with Jennie appearing to Eben at different ages and stages of her life, leading to a profound and mystical connection between the two.
Jennifer Jones delivers a luminous and captivating performance as Jennie, exuding an otherworldly quality that makes her character both enchanting and enigmatic. Joseph Cotten brings depth to the role of Eben, conveying his character's transformation from a disillusioned artist to a man deeply touched by love and the supernatural.
The film's direction by William Dieterle emphasizes the dreamlike and atmospheric quality of the story, with striking cinematography that enhances the film's visual appeal. "The Portrait of Jennie" is known for its use of color, particularly in its climactic scenes, which add to the film's ethereal and evocative atmosphere.
While "The Portrait of Jennie" may not be as widely remembered as some other classic films, it remains a unique and enchanting entry in the romance and fantasy genres. The film's exploration of love's enduring power and the timeless nature of art and inspiration make it a poetic and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the 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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November 2nd, 2022
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