Raquel Welch

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 iconic and vibrant portrait captures Raquel Welch in her unforgettable role as Hannie Caulder, taken during the filming of the 1971 cult Western-thriller Hannie Caulder. Shot by the legendary Terry O’Neill, the image is saturated with the spirit of rebellion, strength, and cinematic glamour. Dressed in her now-famous costume with a sidearm holstered at her hip, Welch stands poised and unapologetically powerful—a feminist symbol in the heart of a male-dominated genre. O’Neill’s masterful eye immortalized this moment, and his work continues to hang in the world’s most prestigious galleries and collections.

In Hannie Caulder, Raquel Welch stars as a woman forged by tragedy, transformed into a vengeance-driven gunslinger. The role showcased her range and strength, breaking away from traditional female roles of the time and helping cement her legacy as a cinematic icon.

This particular portrait was selected for the provocative exhibition ‘Hollywood Reloaded’, conceived by artist and former Special Forces soldier Bran Symondson. Notably, it was part of the final body of work Terry O’Neill collaborated on before his passing, lending the piece exceptional historical and emotional weight.

The original photograph is hand-signed by both Terry O’Neill and Bran Symondson, elevating it to a rare and highly collectible work of art.

In Hollywood Reloaded, legends like Raquel Welch, Roger Moore, Jane Seymour, Michael Caine, and others are revisited through a raw and daring artistic intervention. Each portrait features a weapon—once a glamorous Hollywood prop—now transformed into a symbol of critique. Symondson fires real bullets through the print using the exact firearm depicted, leaving behind authentic bullet holes that rupture the illusion of cinematic perfection.

In Welch’s case, her commanding beauty and quiet intensity are interrupted by this literal violence, adding powerful commentary to her already groundbreaking role. The piece draws attention to the complex interplay between femininity, power, and violence in film.

With only three editions created worldwide, each adorned with uniquely placed butterflies and signed by both O’Neill and Symondson, this artwork stands as a striking fusion of film history, visual impact, and thought-provoking narrative—a true collector’s gem.