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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Original Production Animation Drawing of Alice from "Alice In Wonderland," 1951


Original production animation drawing of Alice in graphite and brown pencils from "Alice In Wonderland," 1951, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 97 in pencil lower right; Size - Alice: 8 1/4 x 7 1/2", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed.

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"But that's just the trouble with me. I give myself very good advice... but I very seldom follow it." - Alice

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (commonly shortened to "Alice in Wonderland"), is a 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson who wrote under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. Disney reworked the story to fit with both a younger audience and a time frame suitable for an animated film (it's run time is only 75 minutes).

Kathryn Beaumont, who was born in London England, was just 10 years old when she was chosen for the voice of Alice. Walt Disney personally cast Beaumont after seeing her in the film "On an Island with You," in which the child actress had a small role. Disney was so impressed by her that she was also chosen to be the model for Alice, and would also go on to provide the voice for Wendy in "Peter Pan," 1953. Beaumont has also reprised her voice acting role as Alice in two episodes of the animated series, Disney's "House of Mouse," and as both Alice and Wendy in the video game "Kingdom Hearts." She did not retire as the voice of Alice and Wendy until 2005, when her role for these two characters was taken over by Hynden Walch.

Initial design for the character of Alice was accomplished by Mary Blair during the storyboard phase and also by Les Clark. Alice was animated by Ollie Johnston, Don Lusk, and Marc Davis who animated her for the tea party scene.


Close up of the original production animation drawing of Alice.

This is a large and beautifully rendered drawing of Alice from the "Very Good Advise" song sequence. Walt Disney animator Milt Kahl supervised the animation of Alice for this singing scene, which occurs at the end of the Tugley Wood sequence. The song was composed by Oliver Wallace, with lyrics by Paul J. Smith, and is sung by Alice after she becomes hopelessly lost in Wonderland and fears that she will never find her way home. In this drawing Alice's mouth is open, she is seated with her hands clasped in her lap, and small tears (rendered in brown pencil) are seen forming in the corners of her eyes. This is an absolutely beautiful piece of vintage Walt Disney animation art and a great addition to any animation collection!

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