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

Artist: Joe Johnston (All)

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Joe Johnston - Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back - 1979 - Cloud City - Concept Sketch Comic Art

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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:	239
Likes on CAF:	8 9
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

1 - Posted on 4/28/2025

Gorgeous example of Joe's work.

So effortless, and fututristic.

Scott M
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 4/28/2025

What a beautiful piece of art and Star Wars history!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - 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

1 - Posted on 5/17/2025

Wonderful !!!

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