''The Spanish Main'', 1945, movie poster painting by Roger Jacquier
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''The Spanish Main'', 1945, movie poster painting by Roger Jacquier
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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 Spanish Main'', a 1945 adventure film directed by Frank Borzage, set in the 17th century during the age of piracy. Starring Paul Henreid and Maureen O'Hara, the film tells the story of a Dutch sailor turned pirate, who seeks revenge against the Spanish governor of Cartagena for wrongs done to him.
Paul Henreid stars as Captain Laurent Van Horn, a former Dutch commander turned pirate after being betrayed by the Spanish governor of Cartagena, Don Alvarado, played by Walter Slezak. Van Horn's quest for vengeance leads him to form an unlikely alliance with Doña Maria Alvarez, portrayed by Maureen O'Hara, a fiery noblewoman who shares his desire to overthrow Don Alvarado's tyrannical rule.
As Van Horn and Doña Maria plot their rebellion against the Spanish, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including treachery from within their own ranks and the formidable might of Don Alvarado's forces. Along the way, they must navigate a dangerous world of deception, intrigue, and swashbuckling adventure.
"The Spanish Main" is characterized by its thrilling action sequences, spectacular sea battles, and lavish production design. The film's high-seas adventure and exotic locales evoke the spirit of classic pirate tales, with its colorful characters, daring escapades, and romantic intrigue.
Paul Henreid delivers a charismatic performance as Captain Van Horn, portraying the character with a combination of charm, bravado, and steely determination. Maureen O'Hara shines as Doña Maria, bringing her trademark feistiness and intelligence to the role of the spirited noblewoman who fights for justice and freedom.
The film's Technicolor cinematography and sweeping score add to its sense of grandeur and spectacle, transporting viewers to a world of high-seas adventure and swashbuckling excitement. With its blend of action, romance, and intrigue, "The Spanish Main" remains a classic example of Hollywood's golden age of adventure cinema.
Overall, "The Spanish Main" is a thrilling and entertaining adventure film that captivates audiences with its daring exploits, memorable characters, and sweeping romance. With its timeless appeal and enduring popularity, the film continues to enchant viewers with its tales of piracy, romance, and high-seas adventure.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Roger Jacquier (aka “Rojac”) (1913-1997) was a French illustrator.
From 1932, when he was 19, he created illustrations for film posters during the 1930s through the 1950s. His art style is considered unique in that he combines bold use of colors with dynamic compositions, which gives the viewer a clear sense of high energy.
The energy of his art is palpable in his movie posters. The French illustrator creates a mixture of styles, drawing both from reality and from more rarefied atmospheres, from sur-reality.
Rojac is a purist in the veristic representation of faces and characters, but his compositions unhinge the sense of reality in a dynamic way. Strong outlines, bold colors, juxtapositions of cold and warm hues, and complementary colors such as orange and blue, create animated and fast-paced scenarios.
His compositions are characterized by scenes within scenes, intersecting elements, making Rojac's approach to design and filmmaking complex magic. He also used hand-lettering for many of his titles and a wide range of typefaces for the other text.
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October 27th, 2022
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