Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Original Production Animation Drawing of The Genie as a Stewardess from "Aladdin," 1992


Original production animation drawing of The Genie as a Stewardess in graphite pencil on peg hole paper from "Aladdin," 1992, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 1 in pencil lower right; Size - Genie: 4 x 3 3/4", Sheet 12 1/2 x 17"; Unframed.
 
"Thank you for choosing Magic Carpet for all your travel needs. Don't stand until the rug has come to a complete stop. Thank you. Good bye now. Good bye, good bye! Thank you! Good bye!" 
- The Genie as a Stewardess

"Aladdin," 1992 is a Walt Disney animated musical fantasy featured film that was released on November 25, 1992. The film was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, and is based on the Arab-style folktale of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp from "One Thousand and One Nights." "Aladdin" won two Academy Awards; one for Best Music, Original Song Alan Menken (music), Tim Rice (lyrics), for the song "A Whole New World," and the second for Best Music, Original Score, Alan Menken. The voice cast featureed Scott Weinger as Aladdin, Robin Williams as the Genie, Linda Larkin as Princess Jasmine, Jonathan Freeman as Jafar, Frank Welker as Abu, Gilbert Gottfried as Iago, and Douglas Seale as The Sultan
 
The Genie was brilliantly animated by Eric Goldberg; who is an American voice actor, animator, and film director who worked for Walt Disney and Warner Bros Animation Studios. The critical success and the public admiration for the character was no doubt due to the amazing voice work of comedian Robin Williams. Williams was known for his spontaneity, comic improvisational, and impression skills; all of which were integrated into the character. During the voice recorded sessions, it is estimated that Williams improvised 52 characters. Goldberg reviewed the recorded dialogue and selected the best gags and lines. Then he and his team created animation to match Williams' jokes, puns, and impersonations.

This is a fantastic original production drawing of The Genie as a Stewardess sitting on the Magic Carpet. He is eyes and mouth open, full figure, and holding a microphone in his right hand. Drawings from Aladdin are very rare to the open market, and this is only the second drawing I have ever offered of The Genie. A fantastic addition to any animation art collection!

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