Original production animation drawing of Nubian The Centaurette in green and graphite pencils, production numbers lower left and numbered A-6 lower right; and used during the production of "The Pastoral Symphony" sequence of "Fantasia," 1940, Walt Disney Studios; Size - Nubian: 6 3/4 x 4", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed.
"The
Pastoral Symphony" segment from Walt Disney's full length feature film
"Fantasia," 1940 uses the 6th symphony in F, Op.68 by Ludwig van
Beethoven as it's soundtrack. The symphony that Beethoven named "The
Pastoral," is said to be one of the few pieces of music he ever wrote
that tells a definite story. Beethoven was a great nature lover, and
with this symphony he paints a musical picture of a day in the
countryside. However, Walt Disney has taken Beethoven's musical score
and set it as a backdrop to a fantastical mythological environment.
Disney's
"The Pastoral Symphony" segment of "Fantasia" utilized expert color
styling in order to depict a mythical ancient Greek world of centaurs,
pegasi, the Gods of Mount Olympus, fauns, cupids, and other legendary
creatures of classical mythology. The segment, directed by Hamilton
Luske, Jim Handley, and Ford Beebe; tells the story of mythological
creatures gathering for a festival to honor Bacchus, the God of wine.
Close up of Nubian The Centaurette production drawing.
In
the prelude to the Bacchus festival, centaurs and centaurettes begin to
congregate. The centaurettes spend time bathing and grooming and are
always serenaded and tended to by musical instrument carrying cupids.
Soon a herd of centaurs arrive onto the scene. After a while the
centaurs and centaurettes begin to pair off, and each pair moves away
from the others to share a moment alone. They delight in a stolen kiss,
dip their hooves into the slow running stream, lay on the grass, or play
on a tree swing. Eventually they, along with the other creatures, walk
towards a nearby temple.
Close up of the production stamp.
Close up of the production number.
Fred
Moore, one of Walt Disney's most brilliant animators, supervised the
animation of this scene. This is a extremely rare original production
drawing of Nubian The Centaurette. A pair of Nubians (one carrying a jug
of wine and the other carrying a fan) appear on either side of Bacchus
(The God of Wine) as he enters the wine festival while riding on a small
black Unicorn. Drawings of the Nubian Centaurettes are very rare. Their
composition of half African female and half Zebra have resulted in
their being seen as racial stereotypes; and Disney has censored their
scenes for all "Fantasia" re-releases.
This is a full figure, eyes open, and large drawing of the Nubian. She is carrying a fan attached to a long pole and is accomplished in graphite and green pencils. An exceptionally detailed and rare drawing from the Walt Disney masterpiece of 1940, "Fantasia." An great and important piece of animation art history, perfect for any collection!
This is a full figure, eyes open, and large drawing of the Nubian. She is carrying a fan attached to a long pole and is accomplished in graphite and green pencils. An exceptionally detailed and rare drawing from the Walt Disney masterpiece of 1940, "Fantasia." An great and important piece of animation art history, perfect for any collection!
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