Original layout production drawing used in the making of an unknown 1940's short. With amazing Full Figure artwork and the lovely red graphite drawing this is a rare find.

Donald Fauntleroy Duck is an American cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Dick Lundy and licensed by the Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald's most famous personality trait is his easily provoked and explosive temper. Along with his friend Mickey Mouse, His debut was the 1934 short The Wise Little Hen which was part of Disney's Silly Symphonies series. In his second appearance, Orphan's Benefit, Donald was introduced to the Mickey Mouse cartoons as well as his temperamental personality. Throughout the 1930s, '40s and '50s Donald appeared in over 100 theatrical films, several of which were recognized at the Academy Awards. Donald later appeared in educational films before eventually returning to theatrical animation in 1983 with Mickey's Christmas Carol. Donald has since appeared in television programs such as DuckTales (1987-1990), Quack Pack (1998-2004) and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006-present). Beyond animation Donald is mostly known as a comic book character. Comic book artist Carl Barks greatly expanded the "duck universe," the world in which Donald lives, and created many new characters including Donald's maternal uncle Scrooge McDuck. Donald's voice, one of the most identifiable voices in animation, was performed by voice actor Clarence Nash up to his death in 1985. It was largely this semi-intelligible speech that would cement Donald's image into audiences' minds and help fuel both Donald's and Nash's rise to stardom.

The process of Animation is often a collaborative effort. The evidence of this can often be seen in the long credits at the end of most animated shorts and films.

Whilst only the most talented and skilled artisans would be employed by the studios, it is often difficult to attribute the corresponding artist to the exact piece of artwork we offer.

We therefore credit this artwork as being created by a Studio Artist, acknowledging their skill and talent bringing joy to collectors around the world.

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