Apocalypse Now Japanese Subway Film Poster by Eiko Ishioka
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1938-2012
This Japanese subway film poster promotes the film Apocalypse Now and was designed by the artist Eiko Ishioka (1938-2012). It is produced as an offset lithograph and is currently presented framed under an acrylic cover.
The visual composition features an iconic imagery of helicopters flying over turbulent waves, with Japanese text dominating the lower section. The poster measures 41 by 59 inches (104.1 by 149.9 cm), with the overall frame dimensions measuring 42 by 60 inches (106.7 by 152.4 cm). As a subway poster, it is designed for large-scale public display, utilizing high-contrast blue tones to emphasize the dramatic subject matter associated with the film.
The design credits are attributed to Ishioka, who was a celebrated art director and designer, noted for her distinct stylistic approach in cinematic and theatrical promotional materials.
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Physical characteristics
- Media
- offset lithograph
- Dimensions
- 41 x 59 in. (104.1 x 149.9 cm.)
- Frame dimensions
- 42 x 60 in. (106.7 x 152.4 cm.)
Technical characteristics
- Printing process
- offset lithograph
Design
- Subject
- Apocalypse Now film promotion
- Language
- Japanese
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
- Eiko Ishioka
Catalogue references
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