Joan Crawford -2 painting by Sergio Gargiulo is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on October 19th, 2022.
Joan Crawford -2 painting by Sergio Gargiulo
Base painting for the vintage movie poster of Joan Crawford (1904–1977,) an American actress who achieved fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood.... more
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Joan Crawford -2 painting by Sergio Gargiulo
Artist
Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base painting for the vintage movie poster of Joan Crawford (1904–1977,) an American actress who achieved fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was known for her versatility, appearing in a wide range of film genres throughout her career, including melodramas, film noir, and psychological thrillers. Here's an overview of her life and career:
Early Life and Career Beginnings:
Joan Crawford was born Lucille Fay LeSueur on March 23, 1904, in San Antonio, Texas. She grew up in poverty and faced numerous hardships during her childhood. After her parents separated, she moved with her mother and siblings to Kansas City, where she attended school and worked various jobs to help support her family.
Crawford began her career in show business as a dancer in chorus lines and stage productions. She later transitioned to a career in silent films, signing with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in 1925. Initially, she struggled to find success in Hollywood, but she soon caught the attention of audiences and critics with her talent and screen presence.
Rise to Stardom:
Crawford's breakthrough came with her role in the silent film "Our Dancing Daughters" (1928), in which she played a flapper character. The film's success catapulted her to stardom and established her as one of MGM's leading actresses.
Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Crawford starred in a string of successful films, including "Grand Hotel" (1932), "Sadie McKee" (1934), and "The Women" (1939). She was known for her strong screen presence, distinctive voice, and ability to portray a wide range of characters, from glamorous socialites to strong-willed working women.
Later Career and Achievements:
In the 1940s and 1950s, Crawford continued to thrive as one of Hollywood's top actresses, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards for her performances. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Mildred Pierce" (1945), in which she played a self-sacrificing mother determined to provide for her family.
Despite facing personal and professional challenges later in her career, including changes in Hollywood's studio system and shifts in public taste, Crawford remained a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry. She continued to act in films and television until the late 1970s.
Legacy:
Joan Crawford is remembered as one of Hollywood's most enduring and iconic stars, known for her talent, resilience, and indelible impact on the film industry. Her contributions to cinema have earned her a lasting place in the pantheon of Hollywood legends, and her influence continues to be felt by actors and audiences alike.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the 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.
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October 19th, 2022
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