''New York'', 1927 - art by Eric Rohman is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on June 7th, 2021.
''New York'', 1927 - art by Eric Rohman
A vintage movie poster of ''New York'', a 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by Luther Reed. The movie is known for its portrayal of... more
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''New York'', 1927 - art by Eric Rohman
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters
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A vintage movie poster of ''New York'', a 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by Luther Reed. The movie is known for its portrayal of the hustle and bustle of New York City during the Roaring Twenties and its exploration of the lives of various characters in the city. Here's a description of the movie:
Plot:
"New York" is set against the backdrop of New York City in the 1920s, a time of economic prosperity, social change, and cultural dynamism. The film weaves together multiple storylines, following the lives of various characters who call the city home.
One of the central characters is Juanita, a young woman played by Sylvia Sidney, who leaves her small hometown and arrives in New York with dreams of a better life. She takes a job as a secretary and becomes embroiled in the city's bustling and fast-paced environment.
The film also introduces a diverse cast of characters, including a bootlegger, a lawyer, a speakeasy owner, and a musician, each navigating their own challenges and aspirations in the urban jungle of New York. The intertwining stories provide a mosaic of life in the city during the Jazz Age.
Key Elements:
Portrayal of 1920s New York: "New York" captures the energy, glamour, and social changes of New York City during the Roaring Twenties, including the prevalence of speakeasies and the influence of jazz.
Ensemble Cast: The film features an ensemble cast portraying a wide range of characters from different walks of life, offering a panoramic view of the city's diversity.
Sylvia Sidney's Performance: Sylvia Sidney delivers a memorable performance as Juanita, a young woman seeking her fortune in the city.
Social Commentary: The film offers social commentary on the dreams, struggles, and ambitions of individuals in the urban environment.
Silent Film Era: "New York" is a product of the silent film era, relying on visual storytelling and expressive performances to convey its narrative.
"New York" is a snapshot of a vibrant and evolving city during a period of significant cultural and social change. It serves as both a romantic drama and a reflection of the Jazz Age's impact on American society. The film's portrayal of New York City's dynamic atmosphere and the interconnected lives of its characters adds to its historical and cinematic significance.
About the artist:
Eric Wilhelm Rohman (May 18, 1891, Nyköping, Sweden— Jan. 6, 1949, Stockholm) was a Swedish illustrator and advertising artist.
The crisp and essential style of Rohman is striking in his movie posters. His traits are well outlined and sharp and give life to the characters; he uses few colors and is never too loud, he has a great originality in managing the composition and the construction of space.
The Swedish artist creates movie posters that are caricatured and powerful in the representation, with high graphic settings. He depicts essential backgrounds of cities, apartment interiors, airplanes, bars, or simple backgrounds with geometric patterns. Rohman's posters attract the audience's attention creating curious scenes, geometric and coherent in the narrative but never static. That never gets boring.
He was raised in Helsingborg, where he discovered a passion for drawing and acting after his undergraduate education. To satisfy his newfound craving, he spent years studying under Swedish painter and illustrator Carl Wilhelmson at the Gothenburg Academy of the Arts. He took side work creating advertising illustrations for newspapers to pay his tuition. He also designed and drew several book covers and books.
Rohman had a brother who managed a large chain of theaters, which needed a constant supply of original art for film posters. Rohman then began working for his brother, which launched his career as a poster designer. In 1921 he was the only person in Sweden who worked full-time creating poster illustrations.
However, to fulfill the theater's demand, he had to work quickly. As a result, he designed four or five posters every week. But he was nonetheless generally still able to bring out the essential details of the film and its actors to express the essence of a film's theme.
Search "Rohman" to see more of his art.
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June 7th, 2021
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