Original production animation drawing of Merlin in graphite and purple pencils from "The Sword In The Stone," 1963, Walt Disney Studios; Signed by Ollie Johnston center right; Numbered 43 upper left and lower right; Animation ladder upper left; Size - Merlin: 11 x 9 1/2", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed.
"The
Sword in the Stone," 1963 is the 18th full length feature film produced
by Walt Disney and it was released on December 25, 1963 by Buena Vista
Distribution. The film was based on the novel of the same name, that was
first published in 1938. It was later republished in 1958 as the first
book of T. H. White's tetralogy "The Once and Future King." It was to be
the final Disney animated film released before Walt Disney's death on
December 15, 1966. The songs in the film were written and composed by
the Sherman Brothers, who would become very famous for their future work
on later Disney films including; "Mary Poppins," 1964, "The Jungle
Book," 1967, and "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," 1971.
Merlin
is a very powerful wizard with a pet owl named Archimedes. He befriends
and becomes the teacher of a 12-year old orphan named Arthur, who goes
by the name of Wart. Merlin is first seen living in a forest cottage,
and he believes in the philosophy of "Brain over Brawn." As a wizard, he
is very intelligent, has a wide variety of powers, and is considered
the most powerful wizard in the world. He has the ability to see into
the future, and has the ability to shape-shift. Merlin was animated by
Milt Kahl, Frank Thomas, and Ollie Johnston; and voiced by Karl Swenson
who was an American theater, radio, film, and television actor.
This
is a great drawing of Merlin, he is eyes and mouth open and holding a teapot. In addition, the drawing is hand signed by his animator, Ollie Johnston. A very rare and
wonderful drawing of the great wizard
from one of Walt Disney's most memorable contemporary films.
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