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Original American Pop Poster Painted by Wilson McClean

  • Writer: Tia
    Tia
  • Nov 19, 2023
  • 1 min read

WOW - Just located online the ORIGINAL POP Poster painted by McClean for Bakshi. Check it out below -it's amazing.



(Excerpt from Artsy listing / Robert Funk Art Gallery .... to be found at https://www.artsy.net/artwork/wilson-mclean-movie-poster-illustration-for-american-pop-ralph-bakshi)


Movie Poster Illustration for "American Pop" Ralph Bakshi, 1981

How do you squeeze a feature-length movie in to a painting? Ask the great Wilson McLean. McLean's consummate skill as a portrait artist, graphic designer and master of composition is on full display in the complex narrative work. This work contains more than 45 portraits including those of Bette Midler, Jimi Hendrix, and Benny Goodman-esque type characters. During the 1970s and 1980s, McLean was a dominant force in American Illustration with his work gracing the covers... Sports Illustrated, Time, The Saturday Evening Post, Look, Playboy, Book and Record Album Covers and others. Clearly, McLean is an underrated and overlooked powerhouse artist. McLean is a legendary illustrator and member of the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame His work is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., as well as the National Air and Space Museum. Materials: Acrylic on canvas Size: 47 × 39 in | 119.4 × 99.1 cm Rarity . Unique Medium . Painting SignatureHand-signed by artist, sticker label, the work is Signed lower left. Certificate of authenticityIncluded (issued by gallery) FrameNot included

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

US$28,000





 
 
 

11 Comments


nathan john
nathan john
May 10

It is amazing to see such a vibrant piece of American pop art history, especially with Wilson McClean's signature style bringing so much energy to life. His ability to capture pop culture through bold colors and iconic imagery really makes a poster like this a timeless collector's piece.

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minis
minis
Apr 22

Wilson McLean’s poster for American Pop is an absolute masterpiece. There’s a certain soul in his brushwork that’s so hard to replicate in the digital age. Whenever I get deep into studying these classic styles, I like to take a breather on minigame. Switching between "analog art" and "digital play" always helps reset my creative gears.

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Timothy Cilia Allen
Timothy Cilia Allen
Apr 14

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That's a fantastic find! Wilson McLean's work is truly captivating, especially the "American Pop" poster. If you're interested in other forms of art and entertainment, you might enjoy exploring bojiogame.

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Nu Chuppy
Nu Chuppy
Mar 31

I appreciate your insight into Wilson McClean's pop art; it reminded me of my own journey discovering unique artists. Slope Run The intersection of nostalgia and modernity in his work resonates deeply with many, including myself.

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xingliang1 z
xingliang1 z
Mar 22

This McClean piece is wild—so many details crammed in! If you wanna dive deeper, there's a cool tool for turning text into music at https://texttosong.ai/.

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