Italian release poster for Cleopatra, produced in the early 1960s to promote Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s epic starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Rex Harrison.

Featuring bold hand-painted artwork and rich colour, it showcases the dramatic, sensual style Italian cinema posters are known for, with Taylor’s Cleopatra placed front and centre. Italian posters from this period are especially prized by collectors for their expressive design and high-quality lithography, making this a standout piece of classic film and mid-century graphic design.

Year: 1960s

Dimensions: 210cm x 135cm 

Materials/Media: Original lithograph, linen backed