Original production animation drawing of Peter Pan in a hammock in red, blue, green, yellow, and graphite pencils from "Peter Pan," 1953, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 57 in pencil lower right; Animation ladder right sheet edge; Size - Peter Pan and Hammock: 7 3/4 x 12 1/2", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed.
“He flies without wings. His shadow leads a merry little life of its own. Face-to-face with the terrible Captain Hook, Peter dispatches that pirate with jaunty ease. Peter is at home with mermaids and understands their language. He is twelve years old forever simply because he refuses to grow up beyond that comfortable age. Most remarkable of all, he knows where Never Land is and how to get there.” ―Walt Disney
The author J. M. Barrie first used Peter Pan as a character in a section of the adult novel "The Little White Bird" in 1902. He returned to that character with his stage play entitled "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," which premiered in London on December 27, 1904. The play ran until 1913, and it was later adapted by Walt Disney for the animated feature film entitled, "Peter Pan," in 1953.
The main character of Peter Pan was animated by Milt Kahl and Eric Larson. Kahl did the majority of the animation sequences with Larson working mainly on the flying to London sequence, as well as some animation work on both Wendy Darling and Captain Hook.
Close up of the original production animation drawing of Peter Pan in a hammock.
Milt Kahl was not very excited about his assignment for Peter Pan. He had to animate both Peter Pan and Wendy Darling; two characters that had to be handled like real human beings and therefore would be a great challenge. “Peter was interesting in that you had to make him fly but after that was over he became a chore,” said Kahl. "Peter Pan's" supervising animator, Ron Clements, remembered that for years Milt Kahl resented the fact that animator Frank Thomas was assigned the character of Captain Hook instead of him. It is interesting to note that Peter Pan is one of the most interesting male protagonists of the early Walt Disney films because he is very heroic, opinionated, and has a zeal for life. Kahl’s animation of him totally embraces those characteristics as well as his great grace, expert timing, all combined with a very appealing artistic design.
Close up of the animation ladder.
Close up of the original production animation drawing of Peter Pan in a hammock.
Milt Kahl was not very excited about his assignment for Peter Pan. He had to animate both Peter Pan and Wendy Darling; two characters that had to be handled like real human beings and therefore would be a great challenge. “Peter was interesting in that you had to make him fly but after that was over he became a chore,” said Kahl. "Peter Pan's" supervising animator, Ron Clements, remembered that for years Milt Kahl resented the fact that animator Frank Thomas was assigned the character of Captain Hook instead of him. It is interesting to note that Peter Pan is one of the most interesting male protagonists of the early Walt Disney films because he is very heroic, opinionated, and has a zeal for life. Kahl’s animation of him totally embraces those characteristics as well as his great grace, expert timing, all combined with a very appealing artistic design.
Close up of the animation ladder.
Bobby Driscoll was the first actor Walt Disney ever put under contract, and was cast to play the lead character in the 1946 film "Song of the South." The film would introduce live action into an extensive animation based film. The film was very successful and turned Driscoll, and his co-star Luana Patten, into overnight child stars! The pair were even discussed for a special Academy Award as the best child actors of the year.
Close up of the production number.
Driscoll went on to appear in a large number of specials and to star in some of The Walt Disney Company's most popular live-action pictures of that period, such as "So Dear to My Heart" in 1948, and in the role of Jim Hawkins in "Treasure Island" in 1950. This last role earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1953, he served as animation model and provided the voice for the title role in "Peter Pan," Driscoll's last major success. Driscoll was cast opposite Disney's "Little British Lady" Kathryn Beaumont, who was in the role of Wendy Darling. Driscoll was the model for all the close up Peter Pan scenes and the dancer and choreographer Roland Dupree was the model for the character's motion sequences. All the live action model scenes were played out on an almost empty sound stage with only the most essential props, and filmed for use by the animators.
Close up of the production number.
Driscoll went on to appear in a large number of specials and to star in some of The Walt Disney Company's most popular live-action pictures of that period, such as "So Dear to My Heart" in 1948, and in the role of Jim Hawkins in "Treasure Island" in 1950. This last role earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1953, he served as animation model and provided the voice for the title role in "Peter Pan," Driscoll's last major success. Driscoll was cast opposite Disney's "Little British Lady" Kathryn Beaumont, who was in the role of Wendy Darling. Driscoll was the model for all the close up Peter Pan scenes and the dancer and choreographer Roland Dupree was the model for the character's motion sequences. All the live action model scenes were played out on an almost empty sound stage with only the most essential props, and filmed for use by the animators.
This is a beautiful original animation production drawing of Peter Pan lying in his hammock inside his hideout located below Hangman's Tree. Peter Pan is full figure, swinging in the hammock, and with his pan flute in his left hand. The drawing is from the scene when Wendy, after singing the song "Your Mother and Mine," convinces John, Michael, and the Lost Boys to leave Neverland and return to their home in London. After they go up the stairs to leave the hideout, Peter Pan lies down in his hammock and says "They'll be back." This is a fantastic multiple colored pencil drawing from that scene, and a great addition to any animation art collection! The complete dialog for the scene is below:
Peter Pan: "Go on! Go back and grow up! But I'm warning ya. Once you're grown up...you can never come back! Never!"
Wendy: "Dear."
John: "Well, then, shall we be off?"
Lost Boys: "Yeah, come on. Let's go! Yeah! See ya, Peter."
Peter Pan: "They'll be back."
Peter Pan: "Go on! Go back and grow up! But I'm warning ya. Once you're grown up...you can never come back! Never!"
Wendy: "Dear."
John: "Well, then, shall we be off?"
Lost Boys: "Yeah, come on. Let's go! Yeah! See ya, Peter."
Peter Pan: "They'll be back."
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