Not on display

Pharaoh

Poster
c. 1966 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Colour lithograph poster depicting illustrations of the actors from the film Pharaoh (original Polish title 'Faraon'), directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz. Their names have been partially Anglocized as follows: George Zelnik (Jerzy Zelnik), Barbara Bryl (Barbara Brylska), and Christina Mikolajewska (Krystyna Mikołajewska).

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePharaoh (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Offset lithograph poster for the film 'Pharaoh'. Australia, c. 1966.
Physical description
Colour lithograph poster depicting illustrations of the actors from the film Pharaoh (original Polish title 'Faraon'), directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz. Their names have been partially Anglocized as follows: George Zelnik (Jerzy Zelnik), Barbara Bryl (Barbara Brylska), and Christina Mikolajewska (Krystyna Mikołajewska).
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.5in
  • Width: 13in
Marks and inscriptions
From the distant past of Ancient Egypt...the greed and cruelty of an age of beauty returns to passionate life! Eastmancolor Dialiscope Not suitable for children With a cast of 6000 continental stars!
Credit line
Given by the Gavin Watson Ancient Egyptian Design Collection
Collection
Accession number
E.867-2022

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Record createdJuly 29, 2022
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