Date: 1926
Size: 31.5 x 23 inches
Artist: Jean A. Mercier
La Proie du vent (The Prey of the Wind) is a 1926 French silent drama film directed by René Clair, one of the pioneers of early French cinema. La Proie du vent blends psychological drama with visual experimentation, characteristic of Clair’s early work. The story revolves around jealousy, desire, and deceit among a group of characters at a country estate, where mysterious happenings and emotional tensions unfold.
The artist, Jean A. Mercier, was a renowned French poster artist who specialized in publicities and film posters. Style-wise, his posters are known for flat, bold areas of color, stylized figures, geometric composition – showing a modern, graphic sensibility.
This poster is signed by Mercier and numbered 178/500 and is in good condition, with minor discoloration and wear around the edges, please see pictures. Ready to frame!