McQuarrie explains this painting as a necessary compilation of elements - the
ships and the big hangar in the Death Star. Casual figures are present merely
to establish scale.
McQuarrie notes that this painting elaborates on a design which is basically
John Barry's. Barry made additional changes before the set took on its final
form.
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