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David Edward Byrd"Jesus Christ Superstar" Original 1971 drawing on Vellum New York Broadway 1971
1971
About the Item
This work is as much of a collectors item as it is a fine work of art. it is the original 1971 concept drawing with detailed notations for Jesus Christ Superstar, framed with original 1971 poster. The framed size is approx. 38x34" Original Drawing measures Approx. 11x8", original poster measures approx. 30x16".
David Byrd created some of the most memorable Classic Theatre and Rock and Roll images from the 1960s and 1970's. A new Coffee Table book on the art of David Edward Byrd titled "POSTER CHILD" is available now.
This is the first time that this rare original one of a kind drawing has been available for sale since it was first created over 50 years ago. This drawing is the actual drawing that was presented for approval of the final artwork. David created ALL of the Art for Bill Graham’s Fillmore East, including their Program covers and Rock posters, the art for Jimi Hendrix’s first Fillmore East appearance, The Rolling Stones 1969 World Tour art, The Who’s Performance of Tommy at the New York Metropolitan Opera House and The Fillmore, and The Grateful Dead Swell Dance Concert to name only a few.
David also created the poster art for the original location of the 1969 Woodstock music festival . His memorable images were used for classic Broadway shows like Godspell, Follies and Jesus Christ Superstar to mention only a few.
Museum quality drawings are rarely made available for purchase, they are not only wonderful rare works of art, but are truly historically important works in the field of Theatre and Rock and Roll collecting.
This extremely rare original drawing from 1971 is signed and dated and is the original presentation drawing that was created by David Byrd for the approval of the final poster artwork. David's poster art is in many museum collections, including : The Louvre, in Paris, Victoria & Albert in London, The Museum of Modern Art in New York and The Smithsonian in Washington, DC.
We have included an image featuring some of the memorable and incredible art David Byrd has created for the Rock and Roll industry and classic Broadway shows. A large coffee table book is in the final edit and getting ready to go to press of the art of David Byrd titled "Poster Child" The prices on his original art will go up significantly after the publication of the book.
- Creator:David Edward Byrd (1941, American)
- Creation Year:1971
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2082503802
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