''The Women House of Brescia'', 1920 - art by Josef Fenneker
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''The Women House of Brescia'', 1920 - art by Josef Fenneker
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage German movie poster of ''The Women House of Brescia'', a silent film released in 1920. It's a German production directed by Hubert Moest. The film is notable for its historical context and subject matter, particularly because it deals with themes of morality and social issues in post-World War I Germany.
The narrative of the film revolves around a brothel in the Italian town of Brescia, which was frequented by German soldiers during the war. The story examines the lives of the women working in the brothel and how they are affected by the social and political changes occurring around them. It delves into the moral complexities and hardships faced by these women, painting a picture of their struggle for dignity and self-respect in a society that marginalizes them.
"The Women House of Brescia" is also significant for its portrayal of women's issues during a time when such topics were rarely discussed openly in cinema. The film's exploration of the impact of war on civilian life, particularly on women, was a relatively bold move for its time.
However, due to its age and the era in which it was produced, there is limited availability of detailed information about the film's plot, characters, and reception. Additionally, like many silent films of the early 20th century, it's possible that "The Women House of Brescia" may not have survived in its complete form, making it a piece of lost cinematic history.
The posters of graphic artist and painter Josef Fenneker impress with their dark, mysterious and fascinating atmospheres. Stylistically, they embody the unusual and elegant forms of Art Nouveau and the intense emotional energy of the Expressionist painting. His characters, often haunting and spectral female figures, stand out against dark black or blue backgrounds. They are characterized by livid and gloomy tones. The restlessness of 1920s Berlin and the Weimer Republic shines through Fenneker's artworks.
The artist masterfully used the technique of color lithography, thus preferring the medium of printmaking. Lithography was a tradition in German culture. It allowed great expressive possibilities, enhancing contrasts and the sharpness of outlines. While the German printers in that period who were able to keep a colored image bright and distinct within a solid dark ink background were considered the world's most skilled.
About the artist:
Josef Fenneker (1895–1956) was born in Bocholt, Germany and went on to become a noted German painter and graphic artist, designing over 300 movie posters. His recognizable style drew mainly on German Expressionism with a flair for aesthetic decadence.
After studying in Münster, Düsseldorf, and Munich, Fenneker moved to Berlin, where he studied graphic arts and book art at the teaching institute of the Kunstgewerbemuseum. He was a master student of Emil Orlik during his studies there.
At the beginning of his career, Fenneker primarily focused on commercial graphics. However, after 1918, he began designing film posters for major Berlin premiere theaters. His unique style quickly earned him notoriety among the industry. Dr. Siegbert Goldschmitt, director of the distinguished Marmorhaus film theater, commissioned Fenneker to design for many of his theater’s exhibited films.
By age 30, Fenneker had already painted and designed over 250 works. Like many other European poster artists, he created original paintings instead of using photographs, stating, "No photo can show the 'excessive drama' of the cinema; only the drawn and painted illustration can do that."
Fenneker's influences included Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism, Art Deco, and Jugendstil (Art Nouveau). His expressionistic style earned him a position as one of the most important representatives of artistic film posters of the 1910s and 1920s.
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