Original 'X3 Posters' screen-print produced for Derby Playhouse, dating to 1982

Created to advertise a week-long season of classic Western films, the poster lists screenings of The Big Country, The Man from Laramie and Once Upon a Time in the West, shown at Derby Playhouse between 18–23 October.

The poster was produced by 'X3 Posters', the London-based screen-printing studio founded by Bob Linney and Ken Meharg in the 1970s. Known for their bold, hand-printed posters for theatres, arts organisations and music venues, X3’s work is now increasingly collected as an important part of British graphic design.

A brilliant example of their work, with hand-drawn typography, strong blocks of colour and a fantastic stylised Western illustration. The original X3 Posters printer’s mark and telephone number remain visible within the design.

Presented in a later black frame with blue mount.

W: 50CM H: 65cm 

Product Code: IAS56

Condition Report

Good vintage condition with some creasing, surface marks and small areas of wear to the paper, consistent with its age and original use. The colours remain particularly strong and vibrant. Please refer to the photographs for full condition.

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