Le Grand Blond by Herve Morvan

This original French movie poster was designed by Hervé Morvan in 1973 for Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire, the classic French comedy thriller directed by Yves Robert. Released by Gaumont Distribution, the film stars Pierre Richard, Bernard Blier, Jean Rochefort, and Mireille Darc, and remains one of the most celebrated examples of French cinematic humor from the 1970s. Hervé Morvan was known for his bold graphic style and ability to distill complex narratives into instantly recognizable visual concepts. His design for this film avoids literal scenes, instead presenting a sharp visual metaphor that reflects the story’s themes of mistaken identity, surveillance, and absurdity. The poster’s striking color palette and simplified forms are characteristic of Morvan’s modernist approach to French film advertising. Size: 30.5" x 23.0" Artist: Herve Morvan Condition: Good to Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Original fold lines present. Soft background creases. General border wear.