Description
A bold, poster-scale composition (Duck, You Sucker / A Fistful of Dynamite) dominated by a saturated field of burnt orange, this French grande announces itself with typographic authority. The title—IL ÉTAIT UNE FOIS… LA RÉVOLUTION—is rendered in large, blocky white lettering that spans nearly the full width, its exaggerated scale creating a strong horizontal anchor across the upper half. Below, two figures—Rod Steiger and James Coburn—stand shoulder to shoulder, their bodies angled slightly outward in a stance of wary alliance. Steiger, in a brimmed hat and rugged attire, grips a rifle, while Coburn, draped in a poncho, holds his weapon at the ready. The stark contrast between the expansive monochrome background and the concentrated figural grouping heightens their presence, giving the image a monumental, almost iconic clarity.
French posters for Leone’s films often favor graphic immediacy over illustrative density, and this example is no exception. The restrained palette and emphasis on bold typography reflect a distinctly European approach to marketing the Spaghetti Western—eschewing the painterly montage typical of Italian campaigns in favor of a cleaner, more modernist sensibility. The composition’s simplicity underscores the film’s mythic framing, aligning with Leone’s operatic treatment of revolution and camaraderie while allowing the title itself to function as the primary visual statement.
As a large-format French release poster for one of Leone’s later Westerns, this piece holds particular appeal for collectors of both the director and the genre. Its scale, combined with the striking minimalism of its design, makes it especially effective as a display work, embodying the shift toward typographic dominance in early 1970s European poster design.
Condition
Professionally archival linen-backed. Very good to excellent condition with strong, even color. Original fold lines have been flattened and restored; only minimal handling wear is visible, consistent with age. Presents cleanly and is ready for framing.
Authentication
This poster is guaranteed authentic.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Issued by an IVPDA-certified dealer.
Jouineau Bourduge
Date:1971
Size:23.5″ x 31.5″
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