Hannie Caulder 1971

Availability: One 

Edition of Three Worldwide 

40 x 60

Each edition features unique butterfly placement, making every piece a one-of-a-kind collector’s item—an artwork worthy of a regal setting and a deep appreciation for timeless icons.

This vibrant and unforgettable group portrait captures a moment of cinematic history on the set of the 1971 Western-thriller Hannie Caulder. At the centre stands the magnetic Raquel Welch, flanked by co-stars Ernest Borgnine, Jack Elam, and Strother Martin, each embodying the classic “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” motif with playful defiance. The image, rich in colour and character, was shot by the legendary Terry O’Neill, whose celebrated lens defined the era and immortalised its icons. His works reside in major museum collections and elite private holdings worldwide.

In Hannie Caulder, Raquel Welch stars as a wronged woman turned vengeful gunslinger, seeking retribution against the outlaws who destroyed her life. The film became a cult classic, notable for its gritty style and feminist edge, with Welch delivering one of her most powerful performances.

This photograph was chosen for the cutting-edge exhibition ‘Hollywood Reloaded’, a project conceived by artist and former Special Forces soldier Bran Symondson. More than just a portrait, this work is part of the final collaboration Terry O’Neill completed before his passing, making it deeply significant for both artists and collectors alike.

The original photograph is hand-signed by both Terry O’Neill and Bran Symondson, making this a uniquely valuable collector’s item, rich in history, artistry, and cultural resonance.

Hollywood Reloaded reimagines iconic images of cinematic legends through a provocative and literal lens. After selecting historic portraits like this one, Symondson fires live rounds through each photograph using the exact same weapons depicted on screen, leaving behind real bullet holes. These physical interventions disrupt the surface beauty and challenge the viewer to reflect on the glamorization of violence in Hollywood.

Here, the playful pose of the outlaws and the commanding presence of Welch are pierced—both literally and conceptually—by the same instruments of violence that drive the film's narrative. The result is an artwork that straddles admiration and critique, inviting reflection on the blurred line between legend and reality.

With only three editions created worldwide, each featuring distinct butterfly placements and dual artist signatures, this vibrant, provocative piece stands as a rare convergence of film history, fine art, and cultural commentary.