''Resurrection'', 1931 - art by Dolly Rudeman is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on January 24th, 2022.
''Resurrection'', 1931 - art by Dolly Rudeman
A vintage Dutch movie poster of ''Resurrection'', a 1931 American drama film directed by Edwin Carewe. It is based on the novel of the same name by... more
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''Resurrection'', 1931 - art by Dolly Rudeman
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A vintage Dutch movie poster of ''Resurrection'', a 1931 American drama film directed by Edwin Carewe. It is based on the novel of the same name by Leo Tolstoy, which was originally published in 1899. The film is a loose adaptation of Tolstoy's novel, and it takes place in Russia during the late 19th century.
The story of "Resurrection" revolves around the character of Katusha Maslova, played by Lupe VĂ©lez, a young and beautiful peasant woman who is wrongly accused of murder and is sentenced to hard labor in Siberia. During her time in Siberia, she experiences the harsh realities of prison life and the suffering of her fellow inmates.
The film also introduces Prince Dimitri Nekhlyudov, portrayed by John Boles, a nobleman who was present at Katusha's trial and realizes that he played a role in her downfall by seducing her and then abandoning her. Filled with guilt and remorse, he embarks on a journey of redemption, seeking to right the wrongs he has committed and ultimately hoping to free Katusha from her unjust imprisonment.
As the film unfolds, it explores themes of social injustice, class disparity, and the power of love and redemption. "Resurrection" is a melodramatic and emotionally charged story that delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by its characters.
While the film is not as well-known as some other adaptations of Tolstoy's works, it remains a notable early Hollywood interpretation of the Russian author's themes and storytelling. It reflects the moral and social concerns of the era in which it was made and provides a platform for its actors to deliver powerful performances in their respective roles.
About the artist:
Dolly Rudeman (1902-1980) was a Dutch graphic designer and the only woman in the Netherlands to design film posters in the 1920s. She produced posters for many famous directors and film stars, including Sergei Eisenstein, Charlie Chaplin, and Greta Garbo.
Rudeman is the queen of movie poster design of the 1920s, the only woman in a male-dominated world. The Dutch artist offered the public infinite shades of femininity through the faces and glances of great actresses. In her artworks, there is no longer merely the sensual beauty highlighted by her other illustrious colleagues, but also the strength, the icy and melancholic gaze, the rebellious and determined attitude of the women of her era.
Her style is bold, austere, almost futuristic. She uses geometric shapes and a black and decisive stroke. The color palette is limited to red backgrounds, white, with female faces in the foreground. Looking at her movie posters, it seems to be in front of the Art Deco work of the painter Tamara de Lempicka, for the same clear use of lines and bright colors. In the art of Dolly Rudeman, there is the reflection of all the modernity of the 20s, the unconventionality of female emancipation at the dawn of time.
Rudeman was born in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) to Dutch parents. Her father died before she was born. Her mother took the family back to the Netherlands when Rudeman was a teenager.
Rudeman studied art at the Hague Drawing Institute after her move to the Netherlands. Then, starting in the 1920s, she worked for the Netherlands Cinema Trust. Her poster for Charlie Chaplin's film, The Circus, became the first to win the Dutch government's official seal of approval. By 1932, she had designed more than 150 posters and 70 programs.
Rudeman learned to work quickly on her poster art, typically producing two or three posters per week. Unfortunately, she seldom had time to see the films she illustrated since her posters needed to be displayed before the movie appeared in theaters. However, she was able to create artwork using a selection of photos of the stars and a script of the scene to be illustrated.
In the early 1930s, she produced special assignments and exhibited as a solo artist and in group shows. She expanded her career in design but, concerned about her financial security as an artist, began designing film posters.
Rudeman's work impacted the national press. She became known for her bold, futuristic style, both austere and dynamic. Her employers and the public alike appreciated her work, considering it in tune with the modernity of the 1920s. Her work was recognized for having at least three main identifying features: good taste, a feel for color, and originality.
Unfortunately, work became scarce during the Second World War. With minimal income, she nonetheless was able to aid Jews hiding during the Nazi occupation. After the war ended in 1945, she returned to designing posters.
In the 1950s, she expanded into other design forms such as postcards, chocolate boxes, and ceramics. However, she never regained her pre-war fame and died in relative obscurity in Amsterdam in 1980. As a result, most of her work is lost, save for tracings of some 120 posters dating from 1926 to 1935.
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January 24th, 2022
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