A striking limited-edition screen print poster for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, created by artist Ty Mattson. This is number 46 from a first edition run of 475 prints, hand-numbered and signed by the artist in pencil at the lower left. The design features a boldly abstracted, constructivist-style depiction of C-3PO rendered in metallic gold ink on black stock, with the droid’s form broken into geometric planes and angular shapes reminiscent of Soviet-era propaganda art or Bauhaus graphic design. The figure is dramatically cropped and tilted, giving a sense of dynamic movement and scale. Texture is achieved through halftone dot patterns and dashed-line detailing that evoke technical blueprint or sewing-pattern aesthetics. The title ‘THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK’ appears in a bold slab-serif typeface at the lower right. The reverse-out hand detail and circular chest-panel element add further compositional interest. The copyright line reads ‘© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.’ confirming official licensing. Printed in a warm metallic gold/champagne tone on deep black paper, the piece has a distinctly tactile, luxurious quality visible in the close-up shots. An outstanding piece for Star Wars collectors and fans of contemporary alternative movie poster art.
No visible folds, tears, or foxing observed. A small amount of gold ink spatter is visible in the lower left quadrant of the black field, which appears to be a natural artifact of the screen printing process rather than damage. Overall the poster appears to be in excellent condition.
