''The Scarlet Pimpernel'', 1934 - art by John Aslund
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''The Scarlet Pimpernel'', 1934 - art by John Aslund
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage Swedish movie poster of ''The Scarlet Pimpernel'', a classic adventure film released in 1934, directed by Harold Young and produced by Alexander Korda. The movie is based on the 1905 novel of the same name by Baroness Emma Orczy and is set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution.
The film's plot revolves around Sir Percy Blakeney, a seemingly foppish and shallow English aristocrat played by Leslie Howard. However, unbeknownst to everyone, including his own wife Lady Marguerite Blakeney, played by Merle Oberon, Sir Percy leads a double life as the enigmatic and heroic "Scarlet Pimpernel." Under this alter ego, he is the leader of a group of English noblemen dedicated to rescuing French aristocrats from the clutches of the guillotine during the Reign of Terror in France.
The Scarlet Pimpernel and his band of followers use cunning disguises and ingenious methods to carry out their daring rescue missions, all while staying one step ahead of their French adversaries. Meanwhile, Lady Marguerite, who has been unwittingly drawn into the web of intrigue surrounding her husband's secret identity, must navigate the dangerous political landscape and determine where her loyalties truly lie.
The film combines elements of romance, adventure, and intrigue, as it explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and love amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution. Leslie Howard's portrayal of the dual nature of Sir Percy Blakeney is a standout performance, as he effortlessly shifts between the superficial fop and the courageous Scarlet Pimpernel.
"The Scarlet Pimpernel" has been adapted into various films, television series, and stage productions over the years, but the 1934 version remains one of the most notable and enduring adaptations, known for its captivating storytelling and period-appropriate costumes and settings. It is considered a classic in the swashbuckling adventure genre and has continued to captivate audiences for generations.
About the artist:
John Mauritz "Moje" Åslund (May 3, 1904, Stockholm, Sweden–January 10, 1968) was a Swedish director, advertising artist, illustrator, and theater decorator.
After finishing school in Uppsala and continuing his studies at the Örebro University of Technology, Åslund studied art and painting in Munich, Germany.
Aslund is the king of colorful and linear images. He outlines faces and characters as if they were stencils, simplified and decorative silhouettes. He manages to convey emotions and expressions through geometric shapes, flat colors and defined lines, preferring primary colors: reds, yellows, blues, and uniform black and white tones.
Even the texts and typefaces become essential and original elements of the composition, adapting to the painted scenes. Aslund paints with simplicity, creating artworks characterized by shapes and their relationships.
Search "Aslund" to see his other works.
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January 26th, 2022
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