''To Paris With Love'', 1955, painting by Nicola Simbari
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''To Paris With Love'', 1955, painting by Nicola Simbari
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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 ''To Paris With Love'', a 1955 British romantic comedy film directed by Robert Hamer, known for his work on films like "Kind Hearts and Coronets." The film features Alec Guinness and Odile Versois in the lead roles and is celebrated for its charming and humorous storytelling.
The story of "To Paris with Love" revolves around John Saunders, portrayed by Alec Guinness, a reserved and introverted Englishman who works as a cataloger at a London library. He leads a predictable and uneventful life until he receives an unexpected invitation to visit Paris. While in the City of Light, John has a chance encounter with a French girl named Anne, played by Odile Versois. The two strangers embark on a romantic and whimsical adventure through Paris, leading to unexpected surprises and discoveries.
Alec Guinness brings his signature wit and versatility to the role of John Saunders, portraying the character's transformation from a reserved librarian to an adventurous traveler with charm and humor. Odile Versois adds a delightful and endearing presence as Anne, the free-spirited Parisian girl who changes John's life.
"To Paris with Love" is celebrated for its light-hearted and heartwarming storytelling, as well as its portrayal of the enchanting city of Paris. The film captures the magic and romance of the French capital and offers a delightful exploration of love and spontaneity.
While "To Paris with Love" may not be as widely remembered as some other romantic comedies of its time, it remains a charming and enjoyable film appreciated for its feel-good narrative and the chemistry between its lead actors. The film's portrayal of Paris and its whimsical love story have endeared it to audiences who appreciate classic romantic comedies.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Nicola Simbari (July 13, 1927 - December 11, 2012) was an Italian painter and movie poster artist.
Simbari was raised in Rome, where his father was an architect for the Vatican. By the time he was 13, Rome's art masterpieces had impressed him to the extent that he decided to study art. He then enrolled at the Accademia Delle Belle Arti.
When he was 22, he opened his first studio in Rome, on the Via Babuino. He later had his first one-man show in the Asterisco Gallery in Rome. He also designed sets for the musical Tarantella Napolitana, for which he received a national prize. That led to his first one-man show in London.
During the 1950's he produced many posters for Italian film studios. However, according to his widow, "he never made this side of his vast talent public." Although creating dynamic film posters using his talent as a fine artist was part of his artistic life, she said, he had a family to look after: "his mother, his sick father, and two young sisters . . . eventually, he decided to dedicate his Magic to his Painting !!" After the 1950s, he cut back on doing more posters with a few exceptions, such as one for "The Royal Ballet," a British production.
His work gave a distinct style with impressions of life, nature, and the Mediterranean coast, whether for general painting or film posters. They added a tonal quality to much of his work through vivid colors, adding a sense of light and energy. He also painted with a palette knife, adding depth to the images.
While his original film posters are rare, his non-cinema-related works are located in numerous museums and private and corporate collections worldwide.
He suffered several strokes in the 1990s, which prevented him from continuing painting. Simbari died on December 11, 2012, in Frascati, Lazio, Italy.
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November 3rd, 2022
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