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One sheet, felt, blacklight vintage Led Zeppelin "Swan Song" black light poster, featuring the iconic "Icarus" logo. This artwork served as the logo for the band's record label, Swan Song Records, which they formed in 1974.
The Artwork
Symbolism: The central image is a depiction of a winged male figure, widely interpreted as either the mythological figure Icarus or the Greek god Apollo (or Lucifer, the bringer of light).
Origin: The illustration is based on a 1869-1870 drawing by American painter William Rimmer titled Evening: The Fall of Day.
Design: The specific graphic used by the band was designed by the art group Hipgnosis and illustrated by Joe Petagno.
Poster Details: Posters like this one were popular in the 1980s and were often sold at retailers like Spencer's Gifts. They are designed to glow under a black light due to the use of fluorescent inks. |
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