''The Quiet Man'', 1952 - art by Clement Hurel
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''The Quiet Man'', 1952 - art by Clement Hurel
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage French movie poster of ''The Quiet Man'', a classic American romantic drama film released in 1952. Directed by John Ford and produced by Merian C. Cooper, the movie is set in the picturesque countryside of Ireland and stars John Wayne as the protagonist, Sean Thornton, and Maureen O'Hara as his love interest, Mary Kate Danaher. The film also features Barry Fitzgerald, Victor McLaglen, and Ward Bond in prominent supporting roles.
The story revolves around Sean Thornton, an American boxer with a mysterious past who returns to his ancestral home in the small Irish village of Inisfree. He buys the cottage where he was born and raised, and he hopes to live a quiet and peaceful life. However, he becomes entangled in the local customs and traditions, particularly the rigid rules of courtship and marriage.
Sean falls in love with Mary Kate Danaher, a fiery and beautiful redhead, but her brother, Will Danaher, played by Victor McLaglen, opposes their relationship. Will is determined to keep Mary Kate's dowry, which she is entitled to upon marriage, and he refuses to give it to Sean. This leads to a series of humorous and sometimes physical confrontations between Sean and Will, which become a central plot point in the movie.
Despite the challenges they face, Sean and Mary Kate's love continues to grow, and the film explores themes of love, honor, and the clash between traditional values and personal desires. The stunning Irish countryside serves as a backdrop to their budding romance and the various comic and dramatic moments that unfold throughout the film.
"The Quiet Man" is known for its lush cinematography, capturing the beauty of the Irish landscape, as well as its memorable characters and iconic scenes. John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara deliver strong performances, and the film successfully blends elements of romance, comedy, and drama. It received critical acclaim upon its release and won two Academy Awards, one for Best Director for John Ford and another for Best Cinematography for Winton C. Hoch and Archie Stout.
The movie remains a beloved classic in the world of cinema, celebrated for its timeless storytelling and its portrayal of the enduring power of love in the face of tradition and adversity.
About the artist:
Clement Hurel was born in Lorraine, France on March 14, 1927, and died February 12, 2008 in Paris. He was one of France's most important poster artists during the second half of the twentieth century, producing over 1,500 posters.
Starting early in his career, he worked regularly with film companies such as Gaumont, RKO, Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie and Hammer Film Productions. In Paris, he was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres for contributing to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.
Hurel’s poster style is amazingly recognizable. Heavily influenced by his career in the advertising industry, Hurel creates posters with few but very striking characters in the foreground. In addition, he often plays with the playful sensuality of female figures typically inspired by the 1950s pin-up genre.
The style is never realistic but rather caricatured, lighthearted, and humorous. From the point of view of colors, Hurel plays a lot on light tones, often juxtaposing black and white with cleverly colored elements. His figures even seem to be sketched as if they were pencil drawings or watercolors. Light and impalpable.
Search for "Hurel" to see more of his art.
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