Yoshitomo Nara (1959)

Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese, born 1959) – Lotta Leaves Home – Japanese B2 Offset Poster – Circa 2000

Japanese promotional poster featuring an illustration by Yoshitomo Nara for Lotta Leaves Home, known in Japan as ロッタちゃん はじめてのおつかい.

The composition depicts Lotta in a pale blue dress, holding her pink pig. Her defiant expression, oversized eyes and the restrained colour palette reflect Nara’s distinctive visual language, combining childhood innocence with a rebellious attitude.

Artwork and publication

Artist responsible for the illustration: Yoshitomo Nara, Japanese, born 1959.
Title: Lotta Leaves Home.
Poster publication: circa 2000, associated with the film’s Japanese theatrical release.
The film itself dates from 1993; this should not be confused with the Japanese poster’s publication date.

Technique and support

Offset printing in colour on paper.
Japanese B2 format, approximately 72.8 × 51.5 cm.
The paper manufacturer and precise paper grade have not been identified.
Offered unframed.

Edition, signature and numbering

Promotional poster; total print run unknown.
Not offered as a hand-signed or numbered limited edition.
This is a printed poster featuring Nara’s illustration, not the original drawing or painting.

Documentation

Yoshitomo Nara’s official bibliography lists the Japanese Lotta Leaves Home poster and film programme under the year 2000.

Reference:
Yoshitomo Nara – Official Bibliography

This reference documents the publication and does not constitute an individual certificate of authenticity for the present sheet.

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Condition

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Shipping

Carefully rolled, protected and packed in a sturdy tube. Shipped with tracking.