Monty B
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Joe Johnston - Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back - 1979 - Cloud City - Concept Sketch

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Location: Movie Concept Artwork - STAR WARS (1977-1983)
Title: Joe Johnston - Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back - 1979 - Cloud City - Concept Sketch
Artist:  Joe Johnston (All)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 355
Likes on CAF: 8
Comments: 4
Added to Site: 4/28/2025

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Gorgeous concept sketch of Cloud City architecture by Joe Johnston. This sketch (art paper 34cm x 27cm) is signed by Johnston (in 1979) and was published in the 1980 book “The Art of Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back” (page 130). Pencil , markers & watercolor on paper…
This came from Michael Pangrazio, who joined the production of The Empire Strikes Back (he was recruited by Joe Johnston) as a matte painting artist…

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David  Mandel Member Since 2004
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Posted On 4/28/2025

Gorgeous example of Joe's work.

So effortless, and fututristic.

Scott M Member Since 2003
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Posted On 4/28/2025

What a beautiful piece of art and Star Wars history!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
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Posted On 4/30/2025

Reflects a lot of the modern architecture trends of the times with smooth edifices and spacious openings.  Cloud City was such a bright and clean place when seen from the outside.

Paul Dolan Member Since 2023
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Posted On 5/17/2025

Wonderful !!!