Jon Henry Orig Large Format Color Film Transparency Abstract Pop Art Design 4x5 For Sale

Vintage Jon Henry Original 4x5 Color Transparency – Mid-Century Pop Art Graphic DesignItem Overview

• Artist: Jon Henry (American, 1916–1990)
• Type: Original Large Format Color Film Transparency (Color Slide)
• Format Size: Standard 4x5 Large Format Sheet Film (Actual image area measures approximately 4 ¾\" x 3 ¾\")
• Film Stock: Vintage Kodak Safety Film (Authentic manufacturing edge markings visible on the left margin)
• Era: Circa 1960s / 1970s
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Exceptionally sharp clarity, vibrant color retention, and beautiful contrast. Stored carefully as part of an archival collection.

About the ArtworkThis striking, master-quality color transparency showcases the brilliant Mid-Century Modern graphic design and innovative photographic mastery of commercial artist Jon Henry.The composition features a mesmerizing, hyper-reflective sea of liquid-like crimson and amber spheres. Embedded within the floating bubbles is stylized typographic branding featuring bold geometric lettering (reading \"CHEV\" and \"NIC\"). This piece highlights Henry\'s signature technique of combining high-fidelity commercial studio photography with complex graphic overlays, color transparencies, and collaged element manipulation. The result is a vibrant, rhythmic interplay that beautifully echoes the psychedelic and commercial pop-art movements of the era.Because it was shot on professional large-format film, the level of micro-detail, reflection, and depth in this transparency is incredibly sharp—far exceeding what could be captured on standard 35mm film.Historical SignificanceJon Henry was a prominent mid-century American multi-disciplinary artist, celebrated for his fine art, woodcuts, and extensive photographic archives. Large-format transparencies like this were the absolute gold standard for mid-century advertising, media production, and high-end publishing layout work.This rare piece represents a critical missing link between commercial graphic layouts, brand package design, and fine art studio experimentation from a highly collected estate.Condition Report & Features

• Vivid Color Density: The rich reds, deep blacks, and warm yellow highlights remain beautifully preserved and non-faded.
• Authenticity: Features the crisp, original \"KODAK SAFETY FILM\" edge print on the left border, confirming its vintage production history.
• Versatility: Perfect for art historians, vintage film archives, or collectors of mid-century advertising mockups. It can be framed over a specialized desktop light box or scanned at high resolution for museum-grade fine art printing.
Condition Report:
• Vintage / As-Is Condition: Found in its original, untouched state from a private estate archive.
• Surface: Features a vintage film patina with light ambient surface dust/grime accumulated over decades.
• Note to Collectors: No cleaning, chemical wipes, or restoration have been attempted to protect the original film layers. Cleaning is left safely to the discretion of the buyer..

Note: This listing is for the single, original physical 4x5 color photographic film transparency shown in the images. Lightbox or background lighting is required to view the full translucency and depth of the piece.Thank you for looking!