1951 Disney Alice In Wonderland Queen Of Hearts Original Production Drawing Cel

QUEEN OF HEARTS AND FLAMINGO PRODUCTION DRAWING WALT DISNEY STUDIOS GRAPHITE AND RED PENCILS ON PEG HOLE PAPER, 1951. Original production animation drawing of the Queen of Hearts and a Flamingo in graphite and red pencils from "Alice In Wonderland, " 1951, Walt Disney Studios; Numbered 90 lower right; Unframed. Then let the game begin! "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (commonly shortened to "Alice in Wonderland"), is a 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson who wrote under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. Disney reworked the story to fit with both a younger audience and a time frame suitable for an animated film (it's run time is only 75 minutes). Kathryn Beaumont, who was born in London England, was just 10 years old when she was chosen for the voice of Alice. Walt Disney personally cast Beaumont after seeing her in the film "On an Island with You, " in which the child actress had a small role. Disney was so impressed by her that she was also chosen to be the model for Alice, and would also go on to provide the voice for Wendy in "Peter Pan, " 1953. Beaumont has also reprised her voice acting role as Alice in two episodes of the animated series, Disney's "House of Mouse, " and as both Alice and Wendy in the video game Kingdom Hearts. She did not retire as the voice of Alice and Wendy until 2005, when her role for these two characters was taken over by Hynden Walch.

Initial design for the character of Alice was accomplished by Mary Blair during the storyboard phase and also by Les Clark. Alice was animated by Ollie Johnston, Don Lusk, and Marc Davis who animated her for the tea party scene. The Queen of Hearts was voiced by Verna Felton and most people, when you mention the Queen of Hearts from "Alice, " remember hearing Verna's classic line Off with their heads! Felton not only voiced the Queen from "Alice" but the Fairy Godmother from "Cinderella, " Flora and Queen Leah from "Sleeping Beauty, " Aunt Sarah from "Lady and Tramp, " and several other Disney characters. What is interesting is that all the other characters that Felton voiced are sweet and kind, with the typical grandmother type of voice; but not the Queen of Hearts.

The Queen was loud and you never knew exactly when she would lose her temper. This is a large action oriented drawing of the Queen of Hearts as she prepares to play croquet using a Flamingo as a mallet in her game with Alice. The Queen of Hearts is full figure, eyes open, and has a confident smile. This is an absolutely beautiful piece of vintage Walt Disney animation art and a great addition to any animation collection! Measurements: Size - Queen of Hearts & Flamingo: 5 1/4 x 7", Sheet 12 1/2 x 15 1/2".

Condition: See pictures of the actual drawing which is in excellent overall condition, as shown by the pictures above! All items we sell are from a smoke-free/mold-free home/workplace and are in excellent condition unless otherwise noted.

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• Artwork Type: Production Drawing
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Age: Pre-1970
• Original/Reproduction: Original Production Art
• Studio/Show: Disney