David Edward Byrd Giclée "Queen & Freddie Mercury at Live Aid London 1985"
Item Details
David Edward Byrd (American, born 1941)
Queen & Freddie Mercury at Live Aid, Wembley Stadium, London – July, 1985, 2020
Giclée on paper
Signed to the lower right
Marked “artist’s proof” to the lower center
Title inscribed to the lower left
David Edward Byrd was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is known for his musical and rock posters featuring famous musicians such as Prince, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who. Byrd moved to New York City after receiving his BFA and MFA from Carnegie-Mellon University where he studied painting, design, and printmaking. In NYC he aided in establishing the multi-media collective Fantasy Unlimited with friend Peter Nevard and later became the poster and program designer for the Fillmore East in 1968. Byrd’s work is featured in many iconic rock posters, illustrations, and style guides, including those for the first three books of the Harry Potter series.
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Condition
- curling to paper; minor abrasions to edges.
Dimensions
Item #
ITMGC60877