Rebecca Blake Arabesque Poster - Bruce McGaw 1986

Artist: Rebecca Blake (American)
Title: Arabesque (1986)
Publisher: Bruce McGaw Graphics, Inc., New York
Date of Issue: 1986
Printer: Arti Grafiche di Lauro, Rome, Italy
Technique: Vintage photomechanical offset lithographic fashion photography poster
Dimensions: 91 x 61 cm
Status: Excellent vintage condition, unbacked, vibrant red and gloss finish
 
About the Poster
This original 1986 Rebecca Blake Arabesque Poster was published in New York by Bruce McGaw Graphics. The striking visual captures Blake’s signature high-fashion dramatic style, featuring a female dancer posed in a dynamic back-bending arabesque on a checkered floor. She wears an avant-garde crimson red tulle gown and lace top, holding a thin silver ribbon while framed by a metallic balloon and atmospheric smoke effects. Expertly printed in Rome by Arti Grafiche di Lauro, the premium lithographic print perfectly preserves the intense saturation of the reds, sharp textures, and the high-contrast lighting of the original studio session. The lower black border displays stylized typography with the artist's name and publishing credits.
 
About the Artist / Publisher
Rebecca Blake is an acclaimed American fashion photographer and commercial director who rose to prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s. Known for her cinematic lighting, theatrical staging, and bold color palettes, her imagery frequently graced the covers of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and iconic advertising campaigns. The publisher, Bruce McGaw Graphics of New York, was a premier global distributor of fine art posters during the 1980s and 1990s, renowned for collaborating with elite contemporary artists and photographers. The Italian printer, Arti Grafiche di Lauro in Rome, was highly sought after for its exceptional color separation and luxury museum printing standards.