''The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss'', 1936, movie poster painting by Paolo Tarquini is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on October 30th, 2022.
''The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss'', 1936, movie poster painting by Paolo Tarquini
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss'', released in 1936, is a British romantic comedy film directed by... more
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''The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss'', 1936, movie poster painting by Paolo Tarquini
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
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Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss'', released in 1936, is a British romantic comedy film directed by Alfred Zeisler, starring Cary Grant in the lead role. The film follows the story of Ernest Bliss, a wealthy but discontented man who decides to embark on a social experiment to find true happiness.
Cary Grant delivers a charismatic performance as Ernest Bliss, a wealthy bachelor who feels unfulfilled despite his material wealth. Seeking a change in his life, Bliss decides to live on a limited budget for one year to experience the challenges faced by ordinary people. Grant's portrayal captures the charm and wit for which he is renowned, as well as the vulnerability and depth of his character's journey towards self-discovery.
Directed by Alfred Zeisler, "The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss" is a delightful blend of comedy, romance, and social commentary. As Bliss navigates his newfound circumstances, he encounters various characters and situations that challenge his preconceptions about wealth and happiness. The film offers a lighthearted exploration of themes such as the pursuit of happiness, the nature of wealth, and the importance of human connection.
While "The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss" may not be as well-known as some of Cary Grant's other films, it remains a charming and entertaining comedy that showcases his talents as a leading man. With its engaging storyline, witty dialogue, and heartwarming message, the film is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
The style of Paolo Tarquini’s movie poster seems to be that of a post-impressionist painter: the great freedom in the use of color is evident. The choice of tones is always original, the touches of color vibrant, almost as if light and color were something mobile, iridescent, transformative. Even the textiles of the clothes of the characters seem to take shape and movement through the iridescent combinations of color.
The backgrounds of this designer seem to be fluid and mutating. Everything in Tarquini's posters tells a story about transformation, fluidity, and fantasy. He absorbs the most magical quality of cinema art: that of giving movement to static images, creating a surreal world of escape from reality.
Paolo Tarquini (1918 - 2011) was born in Rome on April 17th, 1918, to father Sabatino, an Italian sculpturist.
Tarquini was strongly influenced by his father's classic and figurative sculptures as a child. At age fifteen, this early introduction to the art world led him to enroll in the Decorative Arts School of Via San Giacomo.
But after the Second World War began, he enlisted and was sent to France, then Albania. In October 1940, he was stationed in Greece during the Italian invasion. Following this, he became a war correspondent and illustrator for various newspapers in Italy. He was taken prisoner by the Germans but later released after they recognized his talent as an illustrator. After the war, he returned home to face its devastating wake.
Tarquini was eventually offered his first job as an artist for film distributors, designing posters and playbills. The Tarzan films starring American actors Johnny Weismuller and Buster Crabbe were among his earlier commissions. He continued working on the film series until 1964.
In 1965, he became the assistant set designer for Il tormento e l'estasi, working under director Carol Reed.
Once he stopped creating movie posters, he moved on to oil paintings later in his career, which he sold in his brother's art gallery in Rome.
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October 30th, 2022
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