''The Last Frontier'', 1955, movie poster painting by Alfredo Capitani is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on November 2nd, 2022.
''The Last Frontier'', 1955, movie poster painting by Alfredo Capitani
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''The Last Frontier'', a 1955 Western film directed by Anthony Mann and starring Victor Mature and Anne... more
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''The Last Frontier'', 1955, movie poster painting by Alfredo Capitani
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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 Last Frontier'', a 1955 Western film directed by Anthony Mann and starring Victor Mature and Anne Bancroft. The film is known for its exploration of the complexities of human nature in the context of the American frontier.
Set during the early 19th century, the story follows the character of Jed Cooper (Victor Mature), a trapper and frontiersman, and his relationship with the Native American woman, Corinna Marston (Anne Bancroft). As they navigate the challenges and dangers of the wilderness, they form a bond that transcends cultural differences. However, their peaceful existence is threatened by the arrival of a U.S. cavalry unit led by Captain Riordan (Robert Preston), which sets off a series of conflicts and confrontations.
"The Last Frontier" is celebrated for its portrayal of the clash between different cultures and the impact of Western expansion on Native Americans. It delves into themes of honor, duty, and the struggle to maintain one's way of life in the face of change.
Victor Mature delivers a compelling performance as Jed Cooper, portraying his character's ruggedness and inner conflicts. Anne Bancroft shines as Corinna Marston, capturing the strength and resilience of her character. Robert Preston adds depth to the film with his portrayal of Captain Riordan.
Director Anthony Mann, known for his work in the Western genre, brings a sense of realism and authenticity to the film's depiction of frontier life. The cinematography captures the grandeur and beauty of the natural landscapes, while also highlighting the harshness of the environment.
While "The Last Frontier" may not be as widely recognized as some other classic Westerns, it remains a thought-provoking and character-driven entry in the genre. Its exploration of cultural clashes and the complexities of human relationships in a frontier setting adds depth to its narrative, making it a notable and engaging Western film.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Alfredo Capitani (1895–1985) was born in Ciampino, Italy, and attended the English Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. After graduating, he began working in theaters, setting up stage backdrops.
The new art styles he was surrounded by inspired his creativity in the first decades of the 20th century. He witnessed the dynamic advances in pictorial art, including the post-Impressionism era and experimentation into Expressionism and Abstraction.
In 1919, he opened a studio producing advertising posters, fostering collaborations with other painters. His work included preparing cinema set-ups, such as large wall posters and paintings. His movie posters became among the most famous in Italian design. His experience with theaters, stages, and spotlights was essential to highlight his flashy but synthetic style. Extremely concise in delineating figures, Capitani consistently innovated.
His lines are immediate and well-defined, like outlining theatrical spaces. Even the impact of colors is intense and full of contrasts. Capitani’s posters are a synthesis between forms and graphic lettering.
He created posters for Italian and American producers, including MGM, Fox, and Columbia Pictures. Some of his well-known posters were those for "Gilda," "Moby Dick," "Blood Alley," "My Darling Clementine," and "The Loves of Carmen." He also formed the design company BCM, (an acronym of surnames,) with two other prominent Italian poster artists, Anselmo Ballester and Luigi Martinati
By the early 1960s he no longer did movie posters, and instead dedicated himself to easel painting until his 1985 death in Rome at 90.
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November 2nd, 2022
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