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This poster is a good example of those produced for B-movies in the 1950s. The exaggerated facial expressions, the sexy girl and the fascination with sci-fi horror are all elements of this design period. The hand drawn type used for the title is equally dramatic and this was often used in advertising. The simple colour scheme of red with a minty green is typically 1950s.
"Girl at Mirror" by Norman Rockwell for The Saturday Evening Post in 1954.
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This artist had a very idealised view of 1950s America, and many of the covers he did for The Evening Post reflect this viewpoint. He often used children as his subjects in a typical American setting. This painting shows a wistful young girl comparing herself to the magazine ideal of the 50s (it looks like its Jane Russell, so he had a wry sense of humour!) Many American men at the time wanted to revert back to a traditional life after the war, with housewives and perfectly adorable children to come home to.
I like this type of design because it is quite witty and cartoonish. It feels fun and youthful.
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