Arnaldo Putzu
Italian illustrator of film posters
Born
1927
99 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An illustrator specialized in film posters, created art for numerous cinematic releases. Contributions included iconic illustrations for popular films throughout the 20th century. Worked primarily during the 1960s and 1970s, establishing a distinctive style that captured the essence of the movies.
Illustrated posters for 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'
Illustrated posters for 'Once Upon a Time in the West'
Produced artwork for over 400 film posters
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