The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - FRAMED
Original photo still.
An original black & white publicity still issued for Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980), showing Darth Vader standing within his meditation chamber aboard the Executor. This rare and atmospheric image captures one of the most iconic moments in the saga, revealing a more enigmatic and human side of cinema’s greatest villain.
These stills were distributed by Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox for promotional use in cinemas and the press. Surviving examples are increasingly scarce, making this a superb piece for any Star Wars collector.
Often regarded as the best film in the Star Wars franchise, The Empire Strikes Back deepened the mythology of George Lucas’s universe and cemented Darth Vader as a cultural icon. The meditation chamber scene in particular expanded his mystique, giving audiences a glimpse at the vulnerability beneath the mask.
- Year: 1980
- Size: 8 X 10 Inches
- Framed Size: 13 X 15 Inches
- Product Code: T6190
