Artwork Title: Stormtrooper's Lightsaber

Stormtrooper's Lightsaber, 1975

Ralph McQuarrie

Artwork Title: Stormtrooper's LightsaberArtwork Title: Stormtrooper's Lightsaber
Ralph wanted to do a painting that showcased his Stormtrooper armor, and settled on this painting, which was also completed in March of 1975. The pirate ship can be seen in the hangar in the background. He could not have imagined the impact of seeing a Stormtrooper holding a lightsaber would have in the imagination of a generation of kids. Of course for Ralph, it was purely a practical decision. “I gave Han Solo a lightsaber, and I thought it was reasonable to assume the opposing forces would have the same weapons.”

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