Le Vent
1928
Eric Rohman's dramatic 1928 Swedish poster for the silent film 'The Wind' (Stormen) is a masterpiece of Art Deco design. A white horse is depicted being violently swept up by dark, swirling storm clouds, emphasizing the tiny, vulnerable farmhouse below to show nature's overwhelming power. The poster advertises the film starring Lillian Gish and Lars Hanson, directed by the legendary Victor Sjöström. Bold typography and dynamic, diagonal lines make the viewer almost feel the intensity of the prairie winds that drive the film's tragic plot.
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