Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (circa 1937) 
animation model sheet
photostat on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14" + 1" strip at left

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film.

This photostat model sheet titled "Production F1 'Snow White' Prince Models" at center was made at the Disney Studio, likely soon after production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It is a second-generation print, made from a photostat for reference and future use; a strip of two punch holes was added at left, and it was kept in a studio binder. "Library of the Walt Disney Studio" is reproduced in the model sheet at right. All three notes refer to the rotoscope process by which the studio used its live-action film of an actor as the Prince for reference in animating the character.

Fantasia (1940)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Fantasia (1940)   original production animation model sheet photostat on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14" Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film. This photostat model sheet titled "Cricket Violinists Used in Bug Orchestra for 'Nutcracker Suite'" was made at the Disney Studio during production of Fantasia, and it was issued to artists "11-1-38" for their use in developing these characters for the film. They were superseded by the live-action orchestra and do not appear in the film. Interestingly, the shadow of a human hand appears in one of the images, indicating that Leopold Stokowski would have conducted the bug orchestra.

Lady and the Tramp (1955)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Lady and the Tramp (1955) 
original production animation drawing
red and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 5.75" x 6.25"

This handsome rough animation drawing of Tramp, one of the film's title characters, was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in Walt Disney's CinemaScope animated feature. Milt Kahl, one of Walt Disney's master animators known as his Nine Old Men, supervised the animation of eleven (11) consecutive scenes of Tramp, Lady and the Beaver in the zoo during the removal of Lady's muzzle. Beaver wonders "how ya get the consarned thing off, Sonny?" and Tramp steps forward to explain "to remove it simply place the strap between your teeth." The red pencil drawing in Tramp's head and face is undoubtedly Mr. Kahl's work. The animator wrote the designation "65" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene. 

Pinocchio (1940)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Pinocchio (1940) 
original production animation drawing
red, green and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 4.75" x 4"

This original final animation drawing of Pinocchio was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the animated feature, and a cel painting was made directly from it. Wolfgang Reitherman, one of Walt Disney's master animators known as his Nine Old Men, supervised the animation of Pinoke in this scene during his performance in Stromboli's marionette show. Initially taken aback by the ferocity of the anarchist Russian marionettes, Pinoke soon finds himself imitating their dance and kicking himself in the fanny in time with the music. The animator wrote the circled number “146” at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene; studio stamp denoting production, sequence, and scene numbers also appears at lower right.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 
two (2) original production animation drawings
red, blue and black pencil on two (2) untrimmed animation sheets, image size: 3.75" x 4.25" (Happy), 4" x 3.5" (Dopey)

These two (2) splendid final animation drawings of Happy and Dopey were created by a Disney Studio animator in production of Walt Disney's first animated feature, and cel paintings were made directly from them. The two drawings are a matched set; "Reg to #210" is written in red pencil next to the drawing of Dopey. Happy and Dopey are seen hanging on Grumpy's words as he asserts that the Queen "can even make herself invisible! Might be in this room...right now!"

Animation of this scene was supervised by Fred Moore, Walt Disney's brilliant and admired animator of the 1930s and early-1940s who was responsible for the Seven Dwarfs throughout the sequence in which they meet Snow White. The animator wrote the studio designations “210” and "6" at lower right to indicate each original's place in the scene; studio stamp denoting production, sequence and scene numbers appears at lower left. 

Alice in Wonderland

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Alice in Wonderland (1951) 
original production animation model sheet
photostat on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film.

This photostat model sheet titled "Dee & Dum Seq. 05.0" was made at the Disney Studio during production of Alice in Wonderland, and it was issued to animators for their use in developing their animation of the madcap twins Alice meets in Wonderland. The images shown in the model sheet are story or character drawings and were likely intended to suggest expressions, antics and visual gags.

Song of the South

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Song of the South (late-1940s-60s) 
studio animation model sheet
photostat on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film.

This photostat model sheet titled "Uncle Remus Bear Model" was made at the Disney Studio sometime in the late-1940s through 1960s after production of Song of the South was completed. It shows details of Brer Bear, including one image and note referring to the bald spot atop his head that is seen only in the "Tar Baby" sequence after Brer Fox removes the tar baby's head, and some fur, from atop Brer Bear's head. It is a good quality second-generation print made from a model sheet for reference and future use by artists at the studio. "Jaxon," the approval of cartoon director Wilfred Jackson, is seen below the title.

Sleeping Beauty (1959)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Sleeping Beauty (1959)  original production animation story drawing black lithographic crayon and white opaque watercolor on 4" x 8.5" paper, image size: 4" x 8.5" This dramatic animation story drawing of Maleficent, Mistress of All Evil, was created by a Disney artist in development of a scene in the animated feature. Her evil intent is focused on the orb at the end of her scepter, bringing forth brilliant flares of energy. The number "17" is written in pencil on the back.

Cinderella (1950)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Cinderella (1950)  original production animation drawing red, blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 8.25" x 5.75" It doesn't get any better. This spectacular rough animation drawing of Cinderella was created by Disney animator Marc Davis in development of a scene in the animated feature. It is an animator's extreme drawing, with grid at right, from the scene in the garden in which Cinderella's ragged dress becomes her ball gown. Perhaps it will be best to simply quote the studio's description of this scene as it appears in the script draft. "Magic enters scene. MLS - Cinderella. Torn dress becomes a beautiful gown. Cinderella admires it, shows it to horses, coachman and footman — starts toward Godmother." And offscreen the Fairy Godmother sings: "Bibbidi Bobbidi — Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo." Marc Davis supervised the animation of Cinderella and George Rowley the magic effects. By the time this film was in production Marc Davis had emerged as the lead animator of the main female characters in Walt Disney's feature films; throughout the decade he would supervise the animation and contribute to the design of Cinderella, Alice, Wendy, Tinker Bell, Aurora, Maleficent, and Cruella De Vil. This drawing clearly shows his unsurpassed genius. The animator wrote the circled number "236" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene; Seq 3 - Sc 41" is written at upper right.

Fantasia (1940)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Fantasia (1940) 
original production animation model sheet
lithography on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film.

This printed model sheet titled "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" was made at the Disney Studio during production of Fantasia, and it was issued to animators for their use in drawing Mickey Mouse, his master's hat, the broom he brings to life and buckets it carries. This is the classic model sheet of Mickey Mouse in one of his most important roles, depicted in numerous drawings by supervising animator Fred Moore. The box reproduced in the model sheet beneath the title includes the signatures of initials of director James Algar, story men Perce Pearce, and Philip Dike, animator Fred Moore, layout men Thomas Codrick and Charles Philippi.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (circa 1937)  animation model sheet photostat on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14" + 1" strip at left Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film. This photostat model sheet titled "Grumpy Model Sheet" at upper left was made at the Disney Studio, likely soon after production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It is a second-generation print, made from a photostat for reference and future use; a strip of two punch holes was added at left, and it was kept in a studio binder. "Library of the Walt Disney Studio" is reproduced in the model sheet at center right. This is an early version of Grumpy, and the date "2-21-36" is reproduced in the model sheet below the title.

Pinocchio (1940)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Pinocchio (1940) 
original production animation model sheet
photostat on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film.

This photostat model sheet of two rough animation drawings of Geppetto was made at the Disney Studio during production of Pinocchio, and it was circulated to animators for their use in the animation of Pinocchio's "father." "Return to Character Model Dept." is stamped on the sheet at lower right corner; the date "May 21 1938" and "Return to Grizzly Flats R.R. Co." are reproduced in the sheet at lower right, the latter indicating the original came from the desk of animator Ward Kimball (principal animator of Jiminy Cricket).

Hercules (1997)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Hercules (1997) 
original production animation drawing
red pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 8.5" x 4.75"

This handsome rough animation drawing of Megara, the film's female lead, was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in the animated feature directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. The animator wrote the designation "51" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene.

The Nifty Nineties

WALT DISNEY STUDIO The Nifty Nineties (1941) original production animation drawing red, green and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 2.75" x 2.25" This original final animation drawing of Mickey Mouse and Minnie was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the animated cartoon, and a cel painting was made directly from it. Riley Thompson directed this charming cartoon, and this drawing is from a scene in the couple's drive through the country as Mickey's automobile struggles to crest a hill, then races down to a humorous encounter with a cow. The animator wrote the studio designation "31" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene.

Hold That Pose (1950)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Hold That Pose (1950)
original production animation drawing
red, blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 4.5" x 4.5"

This original final animation drawing of Goofy the nature photographer was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the animated cartoon directed by Jack Kinney, and a cel painting was made directly from it. It is an animator?s extreme drawing with grid drawn at right.

Goofy takes up photography as a hobby and sets out to film "wildlife in its native habitat," so he visits the local zoo. In this scene he vaults over the railing to visit the sleeping bear, ignoring the attached "Keep Out" and "Bear Beware" signs. Humphrey debuted in Hold That Pose and went on to become a featured character in seven shorts of the 1950s with Donald Duck and J. Audubon Woodlore.

The animator wrote the studio designation ?13? at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene. 

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) 
original production animation drawing
red, green and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 5" x 2.75"

This outstanding final animation drawing of Grumpy was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of Walt Disney's first animated feature, and a cel painting was made directly from it. Vladimir Tytla, one of Walt Disney's best animators of the 1930s and early-1940s, supervised the animation of this scene. Grumpy walks away from the cottage after he has received an off-to-work kiss from Snow White on his bald head; within a few steps the kiss' impact sinks in and causes him to pause, blush, and smile. This drawing captures that moment of understanding; note that it causes his eyes to cross. The animator wrote ?111? at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene; studio stamp denoting production, sequence and scene numbers appears at lower left. The initials of Tytla's assistant, Robert W. Carlson, appear at upper right. 

The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
original production animation model sheet
photostat on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film.

This photostat model sheet titled "Dragon & Knight Suggestions / 'The Reluctant Dragon'" was made at the Disney Studio during production of The Reluctant Dragon, and it was issued to animators "5-16-40" for their use in development of the main character of the animated title sequence based on the story by Kenneth Grahame. The drawings shown are the work of Martin Provensen, an artist in Joe Grant's Character Model Department who received screen credit on Pinocchio (1940),Fantasia (1940), and Dumbo (1941). His initials appear as part of the Model Department stamp reproduced in the model sheet below the title. 

Photograph of Donald Duck Animators

WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS
Photograph of Donald Duck Animators (1930s)
photograph, 8" x 10"

This is an original black-and-white glossy photograph produced by Disney of four animators at work on a Donald Duckcartoon of the 1930s at the Studio on Hyperion Avenue in Hollywood. Jack Hannah is seated at far left, and two of the other three men are Nicholas George and Ted Bonnicksen. Mr. Hannah began his career at Disney as an animator, teamed with Carl Barks in the story department in the 1930s, and directed more than fifty (50) Donald Duck cartoons from the 1940s through the 1960s. This is an original photograph produced by Disney; it is not a reprint or computer-generated print. There is a good discussion of this photograph and others at http://www.michaelbarrier.com/Home%20Page/WhatsNewArchivesJuly11.htm.

Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)  original production animation story drawing yellow and black pencil on 5.5" x 8" animation story sheet, image size: 5.5" x 8" This original animation story drawing of Jack Skellington was created by a Disney artist in development of a scene in the stop-motion animated feature. This scene appears in the film's "This Is Halloween" opening musical sequence. Jack Skellington rides in on a wooden horse, takes a burning torch, swallows it, and bursts into flame as the chorus sings "Our man Jack is the King of the Pumpkin Patch / Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King now!" A label bearing the handwritten designation "4B" was applied to the sheet during production of the film to indicate the drawing's place in the sequence.

Peter Pan (1953)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Peter Pan (1953)  original production animation drawing red and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 8.25" x 5.25" This original rough animation drawing of Captain Hook was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in Walt Disney's animated feature of J.M. Barrie's classic story. Wolfgang Reitherman, one of Walt Disney's master animators known as his Nine Old Men, supervised the animation of Captain Hook in this scene set in Skull Rock, and the red pencil underdrawing is certainly his work. After Peter Pan has impersonated the Captain and ordered Mr. Smee "to release the Princess and take her back to her people," Hook spies his first mate rowing away and asks: "And just what do you think you are doing, Mr. Smee?" Much of Captain Hook's personality is expressed in this single drawing. The animator wrote the designation "201" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene; anticipating Hook's next scene the animator boxed in the upper body and wrote "Finish" at the right.

Alice in Wonderland

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Alice in Wonderland (1951) 
original production animation drawing
red and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 3" x 3"

This polished rough animation drawing of Alice was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in Walt Disney's animated feature based on the stories by Lewis Carroll. During her trial before the King and Queen of Hearts, Alice eats part of a mushroom, grows to a great height, then shrinks back to normal proportions. The Cheshire Cat quotes Alice's description of the Queen as "a fat, pompous, bad-tempered, old tyrant," so the Queen once again yells: "Off with her head!" Animator Harvey Toombs supervised the animation of Alice standing in the prisoner's dock as the cards swarm overhead, and this is undoubtedly one of his drawings. Mr. Toombs' first animated for Disney on Pinocchio (1940) (uncredited) and for the next 20 years served as character animator on shorts and features through 1959's Sleeping Beautyand How to Have an Accident in the Home with Donald Duck. The animator wrote the designation "11" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene.

Christmas Card (1948)

OLLIE JOHNSTON
Christmas Card (1948)
original drawing
pencil on 11" x 13" paper mounted to board, image size: 10" x 10", two (2) 11" x 8.5" prints, 5.5" x 8.5" invoice

This original self-portrait drawing of Ollie Johnston and wife Marie happily riding their home railroad was created by Disney animator Ollie Johnston and reproduced as the illustration on the family's 1948 Christmas card. Oliver M. Johnston, Jr., one of Walt Disney's master animators known as his Nine Old Men, completed construction of his model railroad in the late-1940s; it ran on his property and that of Disney animator Frank Thomas, his next-door neighbor, best friend, and fellow train enthusiast. Included are two (2) reduced-size halftone prints, dated invoice (November 30, 1948) of Glendale Photo-Engraving Co., and that company's envelope addressed to "O. M. Johnston." Mr. Johnston hand-annotated one of the prints "Greetings / Marie and Ollie Johnston / 1948," in effect, signing it.

Ollie Johnston (Oliver M. Johnston, Jr.) was born October 31, 1912 in Palo Alto, California, and his higher education came at Stanford University and Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. On January 21, 1935 he joined The Walt Disney Studios as an apprentice animator on Disney short cartoons. In 43 years with Disney he served as animator and directing animator on more than 24 feature films including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Song of the South, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book and others. Walt Disney included him among his famous ?Nine Old Men,? those animators who formed the core of his animation team. His enthusiasm for trains led him to build a backyard railroad at his home in La Ca?ada, California and a full-scale railroad on the property he shared with fellow animator and best friend Frank Thomas in Julian, California. He encouraged Walt Disney to pursue his own passion for trains.

After 43 years with the Disney Studio he retired in 1978. Between 1981 and 1993 he and Frank Thomas co-authored four excellent books: Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life, Too Funny for Words, Walt Disney?s Bambi: The Story and the Film, andThe Disney Villain. He was named a Disney Legend in 1989 and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2005.

These items are from Ollie Johnston's estate. They were in his home until early 2007 when he moved to Washington state near his family. He passed away in April, 2008. The items are stamped "From the estate of Oliver M. Johnston, Jr." on the backs. Our certificate of authenticity is included.

Neapolitan Mouse (1954)

METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIO
Neapolitan Mouse (1954)
original production animation character model drawings
watercolor and pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 8.75" x 11.5"

These original animation character design paintings and drawings of Jerry and Topo were created by an M-G-M Studio artist in development of the lead characters in the animated Tom and Jerry cartoon directed by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. In this cartoon Tom and Jerry arrive in Naples, Italy aboard a cruise ship. Tom chases Jerry until they are both befriended by Topo, a local mouse who recognizes them from their famous cartoons. He protects Jerry from Tom and Tom from a slinky blue dog; feeds them; and takes them on a grand tour of his city. Original character drawings such as this from the Tom and Jerry cartoons are scarce; the drawing of Jerry is particularly fine. Interestingly, Topo's dual-tone front and ringed tail are crossed out in the drawing, and he does not exhibit these features in the cartoon. 

Mickey's Christmas Carol

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) 
original production animation drawing
blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 5.25" x 8"

This original rough animation drawing of Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge was created by Disney animator David Pacheco in development of a scene in the animated featurette. Disney's version of Charles Dickens' famous Christmas tale marked the return to theatrical animation of Mickey Mouse after a 30-year absence. In this scene Ebenezer Scrooge denies Mickey the burning of a small lump of coal: "Bah, you used a piece last week." Scrooge McDuck was cast in the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge, and many classic cartoon characters made up the supporting cast, including Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck, J. Thaddeus Toad, Jiminy Cricket, Goofy, Ratty and Moley.

David Pacheco, longtime art director for Disney Publishing and the Walt Disney Classics Collection, joined the studio in 1980 as an animator. He worked on many Disney films of the 1980s including The Fox and the Hound (1981), Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983), The Black Cauldron (1985), The Great Mouse Detective (1986), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), and The Little Mermaid (1989). The animator wrote the designation "37" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene, and he wrote his name "D. Pacheco" below the number.

Bambi (1942)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Bambi (1942) 
original production animation drawing
red, blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 5" x 5"

This original final animation drawing of Bambi's mother was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the animated feature based on the story by Felix Salten, and a cel painting was made directly from it. The scene is set on the meadow as Bambi's mother nudges the young prince toward Faline to "say hello" and make friends. The animator wrote the studio designation "58" to indicate this original's place in the scene.

Melody Time (1948)

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Melody Time (1948) 
original production animation drawing
blue, red and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 7.5" x 6.5"

What a fabulous drawing! This original final animation drawing of Pecos Bill and Widowmaker was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the animated feature, and a cel painting was made directly from it. Directed by Clyde Geronimi,Pecos Bill is a standout segment of the film, sung and narrated by Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers to Luana Patten and Bobby Driscoll.

Milt Kahl supervised the animation of this scene, and he certainly worked on this original. It is an animator's extreme drawing with grid drawn at right. Pecos Bill and Widowmaker are seen riding through the West "a-buttin' heads with the buffalo." Alas, "Poor Bill. Yeah, happy as a hawg in a turnip patch. And then..." he spies Slue Foot Sue and goes into this wonderful take. The animator wrote the studio designation "191" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene

Mickey's Man Friday

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Mickey's Man Friday (1935) original production animation model drawing red, green, yellow and black pencil on 9.5" x 24" pan animation sheet, image size: 5.25" x 13.5" This animation model drawing of native warriors using a coconut tree as a battering ram was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the animated cartoon directed by David Hand. It was used in the studio's Ink-and-Paint Department as a guide to painting cels for this scene. Mickey lands on a remote island where he rescues a native from the cooking pot, and together they build a fort to defend themselves from the local tribe of cannibals. The natives attack and attempt to batter down the gates with this tree, but it collapses like a telescope upon impact. Handwritten note to animator Clyde "Gerry" Geronomi at lower right reads: "Gerry / Scene 45, U.M. 29 / Cell #2 Drwg. #X / Model Only".

Sleeping Beauty

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Sleeping Beauty (1959)  original production animation drawing pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 5" x 3.5" This pretty rough animation drawing of Princess Aurora as Briar Rose was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in Walt Disney's Technirama animated feature. It is an animator’s extreme drawing with grid drawn at lower right. Marc Davis, one of Walt Disney's master animators known as his Nine Old Men, supervised the animation of this scene in the woodcutter's cottage after Aurora reveals to Flora, Fauna and Merryweather that she has met "someone" during her walk in the forest: "Oh, he's not a stranger. We've met before..." The animator wrote the designation "31" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene.

Pinocchio

WALT DISNEY STUDIO Pinocchio (1940)  original production animation drawing red, green, blue and black pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 8" x 6" This original final animation drawing of Stromboli, the imposing and unscrupulous Italian puppeteer, was created by a Disney Studio animator in production of the classic animated feature, and a cel painting was made directly from it. In this scene supervised by Vladimir Tytla, one of Walt Disney's greatest animator of the 1930s and early-1940s, Stromboli introduces the sensational new performer in his marionette show, Pinocchio: "and by special permission of the management - that's-a me, too - questalonoche - is presenting to you..." The drawing shows the animator's construction of the powerful figure of Stromboli in the colored pencil lines. The animator wrote the studio designation “101” at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene; studio stamp denoting production, sequence and scene numbers appears at lower right.

WALTER LANTZ STUDIO The Zoo

WALTER LANTZ STUDIO
The Zoo (1933)
original production animation drawing
pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, image size: 4.5" x 3.5"

This original final animation drawing of the mean-tempered peg-legged Bear Zookeeper was created by a Lantz Studio animator in production of the animated Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon, and a cel painting was made directly from it. In this scene the zookeeper holds a lyre snatched from the back of a musical bird before crushing it underfoot. Fred "Tex" Avery was an animator on this cartoon directed by Walter Lantz and Bill Nolan; he contributed a gag in which moths chew up a bear's fur coat, and, instead of hiding or blushing the bear looks to the audience and says: "Well, imagine that!" The animator wrote the studio designation “82” at upper right to indicate this original's place in the scene.