SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS : Early Doc Test Sketche (Walt Disney, 1937)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs : Early Doc Test Sketche (Walt Disney, 1937).

This drawing of early developmental test sketche feature Doc, the leader of the Seven Dwarfs, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Walt Disney's first full-length animated feature. Doc is a pompous but kind-hearted figurehead, responsible for keeping the other dwarfs in line, though he frequently mixes up his words due to his charming speech impediment. Doc's design was created by Albert Hurter, a Swiss-born artist whose humorous exaggerations and humanization of objects helped define Disney's early animation style. Perce Pearce, one of the film's lead storymen, also played a major role in shaping the dwarfs' unique personalities. Vladimir Tytla and Fred Moore were the primary animators for Doc, with Shamus Culhane, Les Clark, Ward Kimball, and Art Babbitt contributing to his lively performance. Radio comedian Roy Atwell, known for his stammering and mixed-up speech, was chosen as Doc's voice actor, adding to the character's endearing charm. This rare graphite sketche is drawn on 12-field, 5-hole punched animation paper, with additional 2-hole punches on the side, allowing them to be stored in the animator's workbook. In Good vintage condition, showing age-related toning, edge wear, this historic sketche offer a glimpse into the early development of one of Disney's most beloved characters.

The drawing is sold unframed.

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