''Luna Park'', 1920, movie poster painting by Josef Fenneker is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on November 2nd, 2022.
''Luna Park'', 1920, movie poster painting by Josef Fenneker
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Luna Park'', a 1920 American silent film directed by Albert Capellani. The film is set in the world... more
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''Luna Park'', 1920, movie poster painting by Josef Fenneker
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
Description
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''Luna Park'', a 1920 American silent film directed by Albert Capellani. The film is set in the world of amusement parks and centers around a romantic story involving a young woman named Eve and her experiences at Luna Park, a popular amusement park of the era.
The story follows Eve (Dorothy Dalton), a young woman who finds herself drawn to the excitement and thrill of Luna Park, an amusement park known for its rides, attractions, and lively atmosphere. At the park, she meets and falls in love with a handsome inventor named Morty (J.A. Mauer). Their romance blossoms amidst the backdrop of the park's various attractions, including roller coasters and funhouses.
"Luna Park" is notable for its portrayal of the amusement park culture of the 1920s, capturing the sense of wonder and escapism associated with these entertainment venues during that time. The film also reflects the social changes and evolving notions of leisure and entertainment in the early 20th century.
Dorothy Dalton delivers a charming performance as Eve, embodying the spirit of a young woman seeking adventure and excitement. J.A. Mauer adds to the film's charm as Morty, the inventive and adventurous love interest.
While "Luna Park" may not be as well-remembered as some other silent films of its era, it provides a historical glimpse into the culture of amusement parks and the allure of escapism during the early 20th century. The film's portrayal of love and adventure within the context of a lively amusement park setting makes it a quaint and nostalgic cinematic experience.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
The posters of graphic artist and painter Josef Fenneker impress with their dark, mysterious and fascinating atmospheres. Stylistically, they embody the unusual and elegant forms of Art Nouveau and the intense emotional energy of the Expressionist painting. His characters, often haunting and spectral female figures, stand out against dark black or blue backgrounds. They are characterized by livid and gloomy tones. The restlessness of 1920s Berlin and the Weimer Republic shines through Fenneker's artworks.
The artist masterfully used the technique of color lithography, thus preferring the medium of printmaking. Lithography was a tradition in German culture. It allowed great expressive possibilities, enhancing contrasts and the sharpness of outlines. While the German printers in that period who were able to keep a colored image bright and distinct within a solid dark ink background were considered the world's most skilled.
Josef Fenneker (1895–1956) was born in Bocholt, Germany and went on to become a noted German painter and graphic artist, designing over 300 movie posters. His recognizable style drew mainly on German Expressionism with a flair for aesthetic decadence.
After studying in Münster, Düsseldorf, and Munich, Fenneker moved to Berlin, where he studied graphic arts and book art at the teaching institute of the Kunstgewerbemuseum. He was a master student of Emil Orlik during his studies there.
At the beginning of his career, Fenneker primarily focused on commercial graphics. However, after 1918, he began designing film posters for major Berlin premiere theaters. His unique style quickly earned him notoriety among the industry. Dr. Siegbert Goldschmitt, director of the distinguished Marmorhaus film theater, commissioned Fenneker to design for many of his theater’s exhibited films.
By age 30, Fenneker had already painted and designed over 250 works. Like many other European poster artists, he created original paintings instead of using photographs, stating, "No photo can show the 'excessive drama' of the cinema; only the drawn and painted illustration can do that."
Fenneker's influences included Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism, Art Deco, and Jugendstil (Art Nouveau). His expressionistic style earned him a position as one of the most important representatives of artistic film posters of the 1910s and 1920s.
Search "Fenneker" to see more of his art.m posters for major Berlin premiere theaters. His unique style quickly earned him notoriety among the industry. Dr. Siegbert Goldschmitt, director of the distinguished Marmorhaus film theater, commissioned Fenneker to design for many of his theater’s exhibited films.
By age 30, Fenneker had already painted and designed over 250 works. Like many other European poster artists, he created original paintings instead of using photographs, stating, "No photo can show the 'excessive drama' of the cinema; only the drawn and painted illustration can do that."
Fenneker's influences included Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism, Art Deco, and Jugendstil (Art Nouveau). His expressionistic style earned him a position as one of the most important representatives of artistic film posters of the 1910s and 1920s.
Search "Fenneker" to see more of his art.
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November 2nd, 2022
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