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''Daisy Kenyon'', 1947 - art by Alfredo Capitani
A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Daisy Kenyon'', a 1947 American romantic drama film directed by Otto Preminger. This film is notable for its... more
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''Daisy Kenyon'', 1947 - art by Alfredo Capitani
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A vintage Italian movie poster of ''Daisy Kenyon'', a 1947 American romantic drama film directed by Otto Preminger. This film is notable for its exploration of complex adult relationships and the emotional struggles of its characters. Here's a brief description of the film:
Plot:
"Daisy Kenyon" revolves around the titular character, Daisy Kenyon (played by Joan Crawford), a successful career woman who works as a commercial artist in New York City. Daisy finds herself entangled in a complicated love triangle involving two very different men.
One of the men is Dan O'Mara (played by Dana Andrews), a war veteran and attorney who is married but separated from his wife. He is deeply in love with Daisy and wants to divorce his wife to marry her. The other man is Peter Lapham (played by Henry Fonda), a suave and charming war correspondent who is also interested in Daisy.
The film explores Daisy's emotional struggle as she navigates her feelings for both men and tries to make choices about her future. It delves into the complexities of love, commitment, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life.
"Daisy Kenyon" is known for its mature and nuanced portrayal of adult relationships and the conflicting emotions faced by its characters. Joan Crawford delivers a strong performance as a woman torn between two very different suitors. The film also touches on themes of independence and female empowerment as Daisy strives to make her own decisions about her life and relationships.
While "Daisy Kenyon" may not be as well-remembered as some other films from the era, it remains a compelling and character-driven drama that offers a glimpse into the emotional complexities of post-war America. The film is noteworthy for its talented cast and its exploration of themes that were somewhat ahead of its time in terms of their treatment in Hollywood cinema.
About the artist:
Alfredo Capitani (1895–1985) was born in Ciampino, Italy, and attended the English Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. After graduating, he began working in theaters, setting up stage backdrops.
The new art styles he was surrounded by inspired his creativity in the first decades of the 20th century. He witnessed the dynamic advances in pictorial art, including the post-Impressionism era and experimentation into Expressionism and Abstraction.
In 1919, he opened a studio producing advertising posters, fostering collaborations with other painters. His work included preparing cinema set-ups, such as large wall posters and paintings. His movie posters became among the most famous in Italian design. His experience with theaters, stages, and spotlights was essential to highlight his flashy but synthetic style. Extremely concise in delineating figures, Capitani consistently innovated.
His lines are immediate and well-defined, like outlining theatrical spaces. Even the impact of colors is intense and full of contrasts. Capitani’s posters are a synthesis between forms and graphic lettering.
He created posters for Italian and American producers, including MGM, Fox, and Columbia Pictures. Some of his well-known posters were those for "Gilda," "Moby Dick," "Blood Alley," "My Darling Clementine," and "The Loves of Carmen." He also formed the design company BCM, (an acronym of surnames,) with two other prominent Italian poster artists, Anselmo Ballester and Luigi Martinati
By the early 1960s he no longer did movie posters, and instead dedicated himself to easel painting until his 1985 death in Rome at 90.
Search "Capitani" to see his other works.
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January 21st, 2022
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