Robert McGinnis painted some of the most instantly recognisable silhouettes in movie-poster history. Long limbs, dramatic poses and confident colour — his figures do a huge amount of storytelling before you even register the title.
He is best known for his run of James Bond campaigns, but his reach went well beyond spy films into pulp paperback covers, glamour illustration and other genre cinema.
The Bond Silhouette
Barbarella is one of the best examples of his style away from Bond: a single confident figure, dramatic pose, and colour doing as much work as the drawing itself.
Bond campaigns in particular exist across many countries, formats and re-releases, so the specific issue matters as much as the artwork.
Poster Spotlight
Barbarella
A single dramatic figure carrying the entire composition — classic McGinnis economy of storytelling.
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You Only Live Twice
A defining Bond campaign, and one of the clearest examples of McGinnis's silhouette-driven style.
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Proof his reach extended well beyond spy films and science fiction into classic Hollywood glamour.
View PosterBond campaigns were reissued and reworked across many countries and decades. The same McGinnis pose can appear on posters with completely different layouts, taglines and formats — confirm the exact issue before buying.
A Note for Collectors
Confirm country, format, release and printing date rather than relying on the pose or artwork alone — our sizes & formats guide covers how the same campaign can differ dramatically between a US One-Sheet, British Quad and other national formats.
Explore More
Browse our Robert McGinnis collection, or continue with Bob Peak, Richard Amsel and our Poster Sizes & Formats guide.
Original Posters by Robert McGinnis
A live look at Robert McGinnis posters currently in the Printed Originals collection.
