Original hand painted production animation cels of Merlin, Archimedes and Owl Wing Flutter Effects from "The Sword In The Stone," 1963, Walt Disney Studios; Set on a lithographic background; Size - Merlin & Archimedes: 7 1/4 x 10", Image 7 1/4 x 10"; Unframed.
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"This is Archimedes, a highly educated owl." - Merlin
"This is Archimedes, a highly educated owl." - Merlin
"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.
Original production animation cel of Merlin without the background.
Original production animation cel of Archimedes without the background.
Original production animation cel of Owl Wing Flutter Effects without the background.
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.
Archimedes (named after the Greek mathematician, physicist, philosopher, engineer, inventor, and astronomer) is Merlin's pet talking owl, who is very well educated and also versed on practical knowledge. He can be a bit sarcastic and somewhat grouchy, and he is not afraid to point out Merlin's shortcomings. He was based on Merlin's talking owl from "The Sword in the Stone" by T.H. White. Archimedes was brilliantly animated by Ollie Johnston, and voiced by Junius Matthews (who also voiced Rabbit in the Winnie the Pooh movies and featurettes from 1966-1977).
Archimedes (named after the Greek mathematician, physicist, philosopher, engineer, inventor, and astronomer) is Merlin's pet talking owl, who is very well educated and also versed on practical knowledge. He can be a bit sarcastic and somewhat grouchy, and he is not afraid to point out Merlin's shortcomings. He was based on Merlin's talking owl from "The Sword in the Stone" by T.H. White. Archimedes was brilliantly animated by Ollie Johnston, and voiced by Junius Matthews (who also voiced Rabbit in the Winnie the Pooh movies and featurettes from 1966-1977).
This
is a rare and great image of Merlin, Archimedes, and Owl Wing Flutter Effects. Merlin is eyes and mouth open and holding his staff in his right hand. Merlin's highly educated companion is full figure, eyes open, and has an overlay cel of his wings flutter effects. Just a wonderful three cel setup from one of Walt Disney's most memorable contemporary films. A great
piece of animation artwork perfect for any collection!
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