The Color Purple Original Movie Poster by Horst Anker, 1987

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The piece
this original vintage poster from 1987 was created for the east german (gdr) release of steven spielberg's film … Read more The piece
this original vintage poster from 1987 was created for the east german (gdr) release of steven spielberg's film "the color purple" (die farbe lila). Designed by the graphic artist horst anker, the artwork features a striking deep purple silhouette profile filled with a white splatter texture resembling a starry night, accented by red lips and teal typography against a stark white background. It is a distinctive example of late gdr film graphic design distributed by progress film-verleih.

why it matters
- designed by horst anker, a notable figure in east german graphic design known for his illustrative style.
- a rare and artistic gdr interpretation of a major american hollywood blockbuster.
- represents the unique visual language of progress film-verleih during the late 1980s.

poster details
year: 1987
country: east germany (gdr)
size: 84.1 x 59.4 cm a1
designer: horst anker

condition
very good vintage condition. Bright, clean, and beautifully preserved with only the slightest age-appropriate wear.
please note: this piece shows minor edge wear.

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