1973 film poster for The Sting, illustrated by Richard Amsel
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1973
This large film poster, produced in 1973, features iconic promotional artwork created by American illustrator Richard Amsel for the film The Sting. The poster is a significant example of 1970s film marketing, reflecting Amsel's signature style which garnered him national attention and numerous professional accolades during his career.
The central composition depicts the film's protagonists in a stylized, illustrative manner, capturing the aesthetic of the production. Amsel's artist signature is positioned in the middle right section of the image. The poster includes key production and cast information, as well as text highlighting the film's achievements, such as its recognition at the 1974 Oscars. Measuring approximately 37 1/2 by 27 inches, the piece serves as both a historical artifact of cinema and an example of Amsel's influential work as a graphic artist.
It is a substantial format typical of promotional materials distributed during the period for major theatrical releases, showcasing the collaborative marketing efforts of the studio and the visual language of 1970s American film illustration.
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- 37 1/2 x 27 in
Technical characteristics
- Medium
- Film poster
Design
- Subject
- The Sting film illustration
- Artist signature
- Located in the image middle right
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Richard Amsel
Catalogue references
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