''The Taming of the Shrew'', 1967 - art by Jean Mascii
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''The Taming of the Shrew'', 1967 - art by Jean Mascii
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster of ''The Taming of the Shrew'', a 1967 film adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic comedy of the same name. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor as Katharina (Kate) and Richard Burton as Petruchio. This adaptation is known for its lavish production and the real-life romantic relationship between Taylor and Burton.
The story follows the tempestuous relationship between Katharina, a headstrong and independent woman, and Petruchio, a bold and unconventional suitor. Petruchio attempts to "tame" Katharina and win her love, leading to a series of humorous and contentious interactions between the two characters. The film explores themes of love, gender roles, and societal expectations.
Elizabeth Taylor's performance as Katharina received acclaim for her portrayal of the fiery and spirited character, while Richard Burton's Petruchio is charismatic and larger-than-life. The chemistry between the real-life married couple added depth to their on-screen relationship.
Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of "The Taming of the Shrew" is known for its opulent Renaissance-era setting, elaborate costumes, and visually stunning cinematography. It captures the essence of Shakespeare's comedy while infusing it with the glamour and charisma of Taylor and Burton.
The film was a commercial success and received several Academy Award nominations, including Best Director for Zeffirelli and Best Actress for Elizabeth Taylor. It remains a notable adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most famous works and a showcase of the talents of its lead actors.
About the artist:
Jean Mascii was a French painter, poster artist, and illustrator. He was born on July 5, 1926, in Mirandola, Italy, and died in Paris on November 16, 2003. His poster design career spanned over three decades into the 1980s, during which he created over 1,500 posters.
The son of Italian immigrants, Mascii scored his first design job in 1943 when he was 17, making panels for cinema facades at Déco Star. After designing his first poster in 1947, he worked at Pathé Cinéma before setting up his own art studio in 1955. He then designed posters primarily for Warner Bros.
His primary medium was gouache, which lent itself well to reproduction by lithography. On his creative process, he said, "I was given a synopsis or photo sets, and I would get to it." Starting in the 1960s, however, posters were printed with offset. He then began using a technique of accentuating the facial realism of his models against an enriched background. He was one of the first poster artists to depict the hero's face standing out against a series of background sketches, mirroring the twists and turns of the film’s plot.
Once the newer designs of photomontage and computer graphics took hold after the 1980s, Mascii stopped painting poster art. From 1990 on, he primarily designed book covers and devoted himself to painting. He was one of the last portraitists to use the classical style of original paintings.
He also created over 250 book covers, in addition to designing nearly 1,500 cinema posters along with visuals for advertising and press.
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June 1st, 2021
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