Drew Struzan, the artist behind the posters for the Star Wars Special Edition trilogy released in 1996 and 1997, shared the original key artworks he created for each film along with how they would have been presented together as a triptych. View them all below and access the gallery view to see them in full size by clicking on any image. You can follow Drew Struzan on his Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” Original Key Art Painting
“Medium: Acrylic paints and colored pencils on gessoed board.
Size: 30×40.
Year: 1996.” – Drew Struzan
“Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back” Original Key Art Painting
“Medium: Acrylic paints and colored pencils on gessoed board.
Size: 30×40.
Year: 1996.” – Drew Struzan
“Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” Original Key Art Painting
“Medium: Acrylic paints and colored pencils on gessoed board.
Size: 30×40.
Year: 1997.” – Drew Struzan
Star Wars: Special Edition Trilogy Triptych
“All three paintings that I created for the #StarWars: Special Edition trilogy in ‘96/‘97 were intended to be displayed together as a triptych. Iconic images & beloved characters from the original films are mixed & spread out over all three posters.
May The Force Be With You. 💫” – Drew Struzan



