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Midge's Apartment (Vertigo)

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There is something special about the apartments in Hitchcock; cluttered in a special kind of way.
The cluttered artworks and paintbrushes recall Merilyn's.
The large windows do not feel overwhelming here, perhaps the blinds blocking the sky help with this; the city becomes an extension of the room, rather than a contrast on in/out.
The choice of (Bertoa) chairs perhaps helps the room feel less cluttered; non-solid they add texture but not weight here (in contrast to the solid brown lounges).
The line of the rug border seem to continue in the streets beyond; the diamonds echoing the patchwork buildings and green spaces.
Although we can't see it, the living area seems to be very tidy, based on the coffee table and sofa. This seems strange. Then again, there seems to be a bottle of whiskey next to her paintbrushes.

The yellow of the walls, blinds and light wood accents contrast well with the darker browns. The white of the artworks seem to echo the city buildings; the sky outside is unsure of what it is.
Johnny is brown and Midge is yellow here; brown taking on a role of idleness, relaxation; age and distinction?
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Further Reading:
=> https://idyllopuspress.com/idyllopus/film/vertigo3.htm    TO READ.
=> https://filmandfurniture.com/film/vertigo/                        Bertoia Chairs, Set Decorator: Sam Comer