{"product_id":"elaine-havelock-poster-1","title":"Clarke Gable by Elaine Havelock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis screen-printed portrait of Clark Gable, executed by commercial artist Elaine Havelock for Royal Screen Craft, Inc. of Los Angeles, exemplifies the late 1960s phenomenon of psychedelic celebrity portraiture. The work participates in a broader cultural moment when young consumers sought to claim ownership of earlier cultural icons by rendering them in contemporary visual idioms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formal composition draws upon multiple art historical traditions: the decorative crown and swirling organic borders reference Art Nouveau design principles, particularly the work of Alphonse Mucha, while the flat color fields and bold outlines reflect pop art's engagement with commercial printing techniques. The limited color palette of purple, orange, and yellow creates a warm chromatic harmony that was characteristic of psychedelic design's departure from naturalistic representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocumented by the copyright mark as a 1968 production, this piece represents the commercial poster industry's response to youth culture's demand for decorative imagery. Royal Screen Craft was among numerous California-based companies that supplied the burgeoning market of head shops and poster boutiques. The work holds significance for scholars of graphic design history, Hollywood reception studies, and the visual culture of the American counterculture movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.0\" x 20.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elaine Havelock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear. Pin holes scattered throughout image. Minor paper loss near left and right of center figure. Minor adhesive residue in upper corners. Stray tape in lower corners. Faint background scuffs. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45106188255347,"sku":"P8097","price":262.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/clarke.jpg?v=1781634323","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/elaine-havelock-poster-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}