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Original Disney 1939 Art Model Sheet Mickey Tailor Rare

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Original Disney 1939 Art Model Sheet Mickey Tailor Rare
This is an original period production art photostat of a model sheet drawing from the 1937 Disney animated short film Brave Little Tailor. Model sheets were passed around to the various departments in the Disney production studios to maintain consistency among the different animators. This particular sheet depicts various poses of Mickey Mouse. It has detailed animator notations that let you see how the drawings were created. It also has the signed names of the Director, Story editor, and Animator, suggesting that this sheet went to the top people on the project. Medium: Photostat on paper Matting: Double matted in black and whiteImage area: 9 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches Framing: Brown tone wood frame Frame size: 17 1/2 x 19 7/8 inches Condition: Excellent, with minor tear-through at the center (note: model sheets were designed to be used, and they often got worn or discarded) Model sheets such as this were used in the creation of animation, and it provides a unique glimpse into the production process. Traditional animation is a multi-step process, of which drawings are a key part. The animator creates the design and movement of the characters from drawings, and these drawings are then transferred onto acetate cels to create a production cel.
This was the second to last film featuring Mickey Mouse in original design, as he was redesigned a short time later. This original model sheet gives you a behind the scenes look into the magic of animation on a wonderful film.