Richard Courtney (American, b. 1955). E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, November 1982. A...

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Richard Courtney (American, b. 1955)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, November 1982
Acrylic and airbrush on board
19-1/2 x 16-1/2 inches (49.5 x 41.9 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: R. Courtney c,1982

The present work depicts E.T., a loveable alien character from the Universal film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial produced and directed by Steven Spielberg. Spielberg's film, starring a young Henry Thomas and Drew Berry, became a turning point in his career as a leading figure in Hollywood. E.T. went on to be a summer hit at the box office and Spielberg's highest grossing film, beating his previous record set by his 1975 Jaws.

The work is accompanied by seven of the Famous Monsters of Filmland November 1982 magazine.


More information about Richard Courtney. See also: Courtney, Richard, R. Courtney Artist.

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