SVEND BOYE - King Kong, Danish Cinema Poster

THE ARTWORK

Svend Boye’s most famous work is this 1933 Danish poster for the original King Kong film, which is celebrated for its bold and dynamic composition. The poster features a dramatic depiction of the giant ape, King Kong, clutching at actress Fay Wray as she is chained between two columns, with vivid colors and stylized imagery that perfectly captured the excitement and spectacle of the film. This piece remains highly sought after by collectors of vintage cinema posters.

THE ARTIST

Svend Boye was a Danish graphic designer and illustrator active in the early 20th century. He became well-known for his contributions to film poster art, particularly in Denmark, where his dynamic and visually striking designs helped shape the visual identity of early cinema advertising. His career spanned a period when film posters were a key part of movie marketing, relying on bold imagery to draw in audiences.

Boye's style was characterized by vibrant colors, strong contrasts, and a keen sense of movement. He used these elements to create visually arresting posters that captured the essence of the films he was promoting. While he is most recognized for his 1933 Danish King Kong poster, his body of work extends beyond that iconic piece, encompassing a variety of genres and styles. His posters for other films are equally notable for their artistic creativity and ability to engage viewers, making him an influential figure in Danish graphic design.

THE PRINT

• A4 Size = 29.7cm x 21cm = 11.7" x 8.25"
• A3 Size = 42cm x 29.7cm = 16.5" x 11.7"
• High resolution giclée print - 600dpi
• Printed to order
• Unframed & unmounted
• Professionally printed using Canon imagePROGRAF printers
• Digitally restored by OharaPrints from high resolution scans of the original artwork
• Made in and shipped from Casterton, Victoria, Australia

PAPER

• Canson Infinity - Arches BFK Rives White
• Paper weight = 310gsm
• 100% cotton
• Archival, museum grade
• Acid free
• No OBAs (optical brightening agents)

Arches BFK Rives is a high-quality, archival-grade paper manufactured at the Arches paper mill in France - one of the oldest papermakers in Europe. It is made from 100% cotton rag using a time-honoured manufacturing process, giving the paper exceptional durability, longevity, and resistance to yellowing or deterioration over time. Despite its substantial weight and thickness it maintains a very soft and supple feel. The paper has a natural white tone and is completely free of any optical brighteners (OBAs), allowing for superb colour rendition and deep blacks.

INK

• Canon Lucia Pro Inks
• Pigment based
• Archival, museum-grade
• Brilliant colours, even gradient and razor-sharp lines
• Highly stable and fade resistant, excellent humidity-fastness

SHIPPING & HANDLING

• All orders are dispatched on the NEXT BUSINESS DAY after receiving the order
• All prints are shipped via AUSTRALIA POST with TRACKING
• For postage rates and estimated delivery times please see our SHIPPING page
• All prints are shipped flat, not rolled
• Each print is individually placed into a resealable, archival grade plastic protective sleeve
• Prints are carefully packaged in very sturdy 700gsm cardboard envelopes, along with 1050gsm boxboard sheets which provide extra strength & rigidity to prevent bending or folding during transit