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Paul Cadmus: Enfant Terrible at 80 - Currently Unavailable

Paul Cadmus (1904-94) was a member of the American Scene school of painting during the 1930s. This profile shows him in his rural Connecticut studio, where he demonstrates two of the techniques for which he is noted: drawing the male nude and painting with egg tempera. Cadmus talks about his work as a WPA artist; the controversies sparked by the satirical nature of his paintings, including The Fleet's In; his position in American painting; his friendship with writer E.M. Forster; the influence of the old masters on his work; his involvement with photography; and his interest in music, literature, and dance.

Curator's Comments: Unlike many documentaries, this film was scripted from transcriptions of lengthy audiotaped interviews and carefully rehearsed, resulting in a tightly controlled presentation that distills the essence of the man and his art. Cadmus is an engaging personality who talks eloquently and amusingly about his methods, his influences, and his philosophy.

DATE: 1984

COUNTRY: United States

CREDITS:
Director/Producer: David Sutherland
Executive Producer: Steven L. Weber
Producing Agency: Fairfield University, CT.; David Sutherland Productions

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
64 minutes Color

TOPICS:
Aging
Painting--Realist

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