Dumbo
Released: October 23, 1941
Happy 81st Anniversary!
Original Theatrical Release Movie Poster, 1941
On this day in 1941, Walt Disney released it's fourth animated feature film Dumbo, which was based upon a childrens story by Helen Aberson-Mayer and Harold Pearl. This day marks the 81st anniversary of the film's release and the film has continued to be an ongoing financial & animation success story all these years.
Being one of the shortest in terms of screen time, clocking in at 64 minutes, Dumbo is not short on heartfelt story and wonderful art. I have always loved this film and its masterful use of watercolor backgrounds. So, to commemorate this classic film, I am sharing a couple of my favorite pieces in my collection. It is hard to believe that I have enjoyed these pieces on my wall for over 20 years!
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Original watercolor concept painting on 12 filed watercolor paper
Artist: Disney studio, unknown
Acquired: April 28, 2002
This cel setup of the mother Giraffe and baby Giraffe from the opening stork delivery sequence near the beginning of the film was the first piece of Dumbo art that I found. I particularly love Giraffes and love this cel setup! Enjoy!
Original Courvoisier Cel Setup, gouache on cellulose nitrate, watercolor on board
Artist: Disney studio, unknown
Acquired: August 7, 2001
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