''Ride, Vaquero'', 1953 - art by Silvano Campeggi is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on September 25th, 2021.
''Ride, Vaquero'', 1953 - art by Silvano Campeggi
A vintage movie poster of ''Ride, Vaquero!'', a 1953 Western film directed by John Farrow. It stars Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, and Howard Keel in... more
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''Ride, Vaquero'', 1953 - art by Silvano Campeggi
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A vintage movie poster of ''Ride, Vaquero!'', a 1953 Western film directed by John Farrow. It stars Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, and Howard Keel in leading roles and is set in the rugged and untamed landscape of the American Southwest during the 19th century.
The film's plot revolves around a notorious bandit named Rio, played by Robert Taylor, who is known for his criminal activities in the region. Rio is pursued by a relentless lawman, Sackett, portrayed by Howard Keel. Ava Gardner plays Cordelia, a fiery and independent rancher who becomes entangled in the conflict between Rio and Sackett.
"Ride, Vaquero!" explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the struggle for justice in a lawless frontier. The film features action-packed sequences, including horseback chases and shootouts, typical of the Western genre.
Robert Taylor delivers a solid performance as Rio, portraying the character's internal conflict and eventual desire for a better life. Ava Gardner adds depth to her role as Cordelia, a strong-willed woman caught between two men with contrasting motives.
The film's supporting cast includes Anthony Quinn, who plays another bandit named Lugo, and Kurt Kasznar as a Mexican revolutionary leader. The interactions and conflicts between the characters drive the narrative forward.
While "Ride, Vaquero!" may not be as well-remembered or celebrated as some other classic Westerns, it remains a noteworthy entry in the genre. The film captures the spirit of the American frontier and the challenges faced by those living on the edge of the law.
Overall, "Ride, Vaquero!" is a solid Western film that offers action, drama, and a glimpse into the Wild West of the 19th century. It may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some other Western classics, but it is still worth watching for fans of the genre.
About the artist:
Silvano Campeggi, nicknamed "Nano," has a unique style characterized by a sharp simplicity. The line of his drawings is distinct and thick, with few colors and elements. This essentiality is not an obstacle as it led him to create endless scenarios and combinations.
The style is vaguely reminiscent of Japanese prints and etchings: there is the same pursuit of cleanliness, balance, and graphic directness. Campeggi in some movie posters even reaches the conceptual style, choosing for the representation of the film just iconic objects, a face, an expression, a title. There is truly essential modernity in Campeggi's posters.
Silvano "Nano" Campeggi (1923–2018), born in Florence, Italy, was a painter and poster designer, today considered one of the most influential graphic artists in the history of American cinema. While living in Hollywood, he designed and produced the posters for many classic Hollywood films. As a result, he became known as "The Artist to the Stars".
Campeggi returned to Florence in the late 1990s after a long career in the United States, where he had created cinematic billboards for historical films such as 'Gone with the Wind," "Casablanca," "Singing in the Rain," "An American in Paris," "West Side Story," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Winners and Losers," "Exodus," and "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
His father, a printer and typesetter, introduced him to the world of graphics and design at an early age. Campeggi attended the Art School at Porta Romana, studying under accomplished painters such as Ottone Rosai and Ardengo Soffici.
Campeggi's first career breakthrough arrived in the form of a World War II commission from the American Red Cross to paint the portraits of American soldiers before they returned home. After the war, he moved to Rome, where he was engaged by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Following, he produced the poster for "Gone with the Wind," featuring a painting of Clark Gable holding Vivien Leigh in a passionate embrace.
Over the course of his career, Campeggi designed posters and advertising graphics for over 3000 films, designing for the likes of MGM, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Universal, Columbia Pictures, United Artists, RKO, 20th Century Fox, and several other movie studios. Sixty-four of the films he illustrated for won Oscars.
By the 1970s, film poster illustrations packed less of a punch due to the emergence of television and newspaper advertising. In response, Campeggi returned to Florence, Italy around that time. Various private and public organizations soon commissioned him to do paintings, including a postage stamp in 1975.
In 2008, for the 150th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s birth, Campeggi was commissioned to produce a special tribute titled "The Girls of Puccini." The same year, he began working on a Napoleon series to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the emperor's association with the island of Elba. The "Napoleon at Elba" exhibition opened in September 2008 at Portoferraio.
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September 25th, 2021
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