''The Sand Pebbles'', 1966, movie poster painting by Jean Mascii is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on November 2nd, 2022.
''The Sand Pebbles'', 1966, movie poster painting by Jean Mascii
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''The Sand Pebbles'', a 1966 American war film directed by Robert Wise. It is based on the novel of the... more
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''The Sand Pebbles'', 1966, movie poster painting by Jean Mascii
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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 Sand Pebbles'', a 1966 American war film directed by Robert Wise. It is based on the novel of the same name by Richard McKenna and is set in China during the 1920s, depicting a period of political turmoil and revolution.
The film stars Steve McQueen as Jake Holman, a U.S. Navy machinist's mate assigned to a gunboat named the USS San Pablo, which patrols the Yangtze River. His initial goal is to simply serve his tour of duty and keep the ship's engine running. However, as he becomes more integrated into the crew and learns about the complexities of the situation in China, he becomes deeply involved in the ship's mission.
"The Sand Pebbles" explores themes of cultural clash, imperialism, and the moral dilemmas faced by American servicemen in a foreign land during a time of political upheaval. Jake Holman becomes personally and emotionally invested in the lives of the Chinese people he encounters, leading to conflicts with his superiors and fellow crew members.
The film features a strong ensemble cast, including Richard Attenborough as Frenchy Burgoyne, a sailor on the San Pablo, and Candice Bergen as Shirley Eckert, a missionary's daughter. Steve McQueen delivers a memorable performance as Jake Holman, showcasing his trademark coolness and charisma.
"The Sand Pebbles" is known for its epic scale and attention to detail, particularly in its depiction of the gunboat, the river settings, and the complex relationships among the characters. The film's cinematography and production design contribute to its immersive portrayal of the period and setting.
The film was well-received by critics and earned several Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for Steve McQueen. It remains a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the impact of imperialism, cultural misunderstandings, and the personal sacrifices made by individuals in the name of duty and honor. "The Sand Pebbles" is considered a classic of American cinema and a significant entry in Steve McQueen's filmography.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
About the artist:
Jean Mascii was a French painter, poster artist, and illustrator. He was born on July 5, 1926, in Mirandola, Italy, and died in Paris on November 16, 2003. His poster design career spanned over three decades into the 1980s, during which he created over 1,500 posters.
The son of Italian immigrants, Mascii scored his first design job in 1943 when he was 17, making panels for cinema facades at Déco Star. After designing his first poster in 1947, he worked at Pathé Cinéma before setting up his own art studio in 1955. He then designed posters primarily for Warner Bros.
His primary medium was gouache, which lent itself well to reproduction by lithography. On his creative process, he said, "I was given a synopsis or photo sets, and I would get to it." Starting in the 1960s, however, posters were printed with offset. He then began using a technique of accentuating the facial realism of his models against an enriched background. He was one of the first poster artists to depict the hero's face standing out against a series of background sketches, mirroring the twists and turns of the film’s plot.
Once the newer designs of photomontage and computer graphics took hold after the 1980s, Mascii stopped painting poster art. From 1990 on, he primarily designed book covers and devoted himself to painting. He was one of the last portraitists to use the classical style of original paintings.
He also created over 250 book covers, in addition to designing nearly 1,500 cinema posters along with visuals for advertising and press.
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November 2nd, 2022
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