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The Ice House

Poster
ca.1928 (printed and published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This Russian film poster promotes the film 'The Ice House', based on the 1835 historical novel by Ivan Lazhechnikov. The film deals with the horrors and intrigues of the court of Empress Anna Ivanovich (r.1730 to 1740). The poster features stills from the film, including the film's main star, the silent movie actress Vera Stepanova Malinovskaya.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Ice House
Materials and techniques
Lithographic poster
Brief description
'The Ice House'; avant garde cinema poster; Russia, ca.1928
Physical description
The poster features stills from the film with figures in 18th century dress, including the actress Vera Stepanova Malinovskaya. The film was made by Konstantin Eggert and is set in the time of Tsarina Anna who ruled as empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740.
Dimensions
  • Height: 107cm
  • Width: 71cm
Credit line
Gift of Michael Voggenauer in memory of Jordan Munteanu
Subjects depicted
Summary
This Russian film poster promotes the film 'The Ice House', based on the 1835 historical novel by Ivan Lazhechnikov. The film deals with the horrors and intrigues of the court of Empress Anna Ivanovich (r.1730 to 1740). The poster features stills from the film, including the film's main star, the silent movie actress Vera Stepanova Malinovskaya.
Collection
Accession number
E.616-2014

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Record createdJuly 17, 2014
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