''Yellow Sky'' - 1948 - art by Sergio Gargiulo
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''Yellow Sky'' - 1948 - art by Sergio Gargiulo
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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"Yellow Sky" is a classic Western film released in 1948, directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Lamar Trotti. The movie is known for its distinctive blend of traditional Western themes with elements of psychological drama and moral ambiguity, making it stand out among its contemporaries.
The film's plot revolves around a group of outlaws led by James "Stretch" Dawson, played by Gregory Peck, who are on the run from the law after a bank robbery. They find themselves in a desolate desert landscape known as Yellow Sky, where they encounter a reclusive old prospector, known as "The Old Man," and his granddaughter, Mike, played by James Barton and Anne Baxter, respectively. Tensions rise as the outlaws and the prospector's family clash over the valuable gold hidden in the area.
"Yellow Sky" is noteworthy for its character-driven storytelling and complex moral dilemmas. The film explores the conflicting desires of the outlaws, who are driven by their greed for gold, and their growing affection for Mike and the Old Man. As the story unfolds, the characters' motivations and loyalties become increasingly blurred.
The film's cinematography is another standout feature, with stunning visuals of the rugged desert landscape, captured in striking black-and-white cinematography. The use of the desert setting as a backdrop for the characters' struggles adds to the film's unique atmosphere and tension.
"Yellow Sky" is considered a classic of the Western genre, and it remains a notable entry in the filmography of Gregory Peck and Anne Baxter. Its exploration of morality, greed, and redemption within the context of a Western setting makes it a compelling and thought-provoking film for audiences interested in both classic cinema and the Western genre.
About the poster artist:
Sergio Gargiulo was an Italian painter and poster artist. In the 1930s he was commissioned by MGM to do publicity portraits of some of its leading stars.
Gargiulo's art has an extremely personal and recognizable style. The focus of the designer, in fact, falls precisely on faces: there is no setting or scenery; gazes and facial expressions are enough to connote the story. The focus of this artist is on portraits and the plot becomes secondary, preferring a simple and minimal graphic composition.
In this stylistic choice, Gargiulo favors clean, graphic lines and the use of iridescent and bright colors to create luminous effects on the face. The movie stars occupy the space entirely, carving out a space in fanciful spots, clouds, or squares. In some cases, Gargiulo chooses interesting monochrome shades of gray or shades of bronze, giving the characters the noble status of sculpture. Gargiulo's artworks are sculptural portraits.
Search “Gargiulo” to see his other art.
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