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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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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
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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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