Tag Archives: England

The French Are an Ancient and Opulent People

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I. Germany (says the Greek Chalcondyles) is of ample latitude from Vienna to the ocean; and it stretches (a strange geography) from Prague in Bohemia to the River Tartessus, and the Pyrenæan Mountains. The soil, except in … Continue reading →

Movie Poster Du Jour: “Man of Aran”

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrzio del Wrongo writes: This British three-sheet for Robert Flaherty’s 1934 “Man of Aran” was designed by Marc Stone, a notable commercial artist who was responsible for some great posters, including a couple for the Karloff horror vehicle “The Ghoul.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged England, Film, Man of Aran, Marc Stone, Movie Posters, movies, Robert Flaherty | Leave a comment

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Aldwych Quarter, London. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture | Tagged England, London, traditionalism, urbanism | 1 Comment

Six Movie Posters for “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The French poster, by Chica, is a classic. Echoed, somewhat ineptly, in this Argentine design. The U.S. poster utilizes a couple sketch that appeared in a lot of international advertising for the movie. The American posters … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Argentina, catherine deneuve, Denmark, England, Film, Finland, France, Jacques Demy, Movie Posters, movies, Nino Castelnuovo, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg | 1 Comment

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: York Minster, York, England. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture | Tagged cathedral, England, gothic, traditionalism, York | 1 Comment

Two Movie Posters for “. . . And God Created Woman”

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The UK poster, with art by F.W. Payne and a title without “God.” The adjusted title deprives the ” . . . but the Devil shaped Bardot!” tagline of most of its bite. The iconic French … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged And God Created Woman, Brigitte Bardot, England, F.W. Payne, Film, France, Movie Posters, movies, Rene Peron, Roger Vadim | 3 Comments

Architecture Du Jour: The English Cob House

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Cob is an earth-base building material comprising subsoil, clay, sand, and gravel, which is mixed with straw and water to a stiff but malleable mass and used to build the walls of a house and numerous items within … Continue reading →