Original production animation drawing of Peter Pan in red, brown, and graphite pencils from "Peter Pan," 1953, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 77 in pencil lower right; Size - Peter Pan: 9 1/4 x 4 1/2", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2"; Unframed.
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“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.
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 original production animation drawing of Peter Pan.
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.
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 large and wonderful original production animation drawing of Peter Pan rendered in red, brown, and graphite pencils. He is eyes and mouth open, with his right hand extended. The top of his dagger scabbard can be seen at his waist. An outstanding work that is perfect for any
animation art collection!
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